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River Edge, NJ


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River Edge, New Jersey

River Edge, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 6 miles NE of Passaic, New Jersey (center to center) and 13 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, the town is not an isolated town. River Edge is home to some 10,946 residents.

The People and Families of River Edge

In River Edge, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in River Edge are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, River Edge had a median family income of $80,422. Impressively, having a college education is normal in River Edge.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,700) among 2004 Presidential candidates in River Edge. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of River Edge can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

River Edge Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in River Edge was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In River Edge, 83% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

River Edge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyRiver Edge Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%River Edge Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%River Edge Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%River Edge Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%River Edge People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%River Edge Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%River Edge College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%River Edge Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%River Edge Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%River Edge Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of River Edge, NJ

Comparing River Edge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men108
Racial Diversity98
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population78
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built22
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime98

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