River Vale, NJ

River Vale, New Jersey

River Vale, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 7 miles NW of Yonkers, New York (center to center) and 17 miles N of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, the town is not an isolated town. River Vale is home to some 9,449 residents.

The People and Families of River Vale

In River Vale, about 71% of adults are married. A large portion of people in River Vale are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, River Vale had a median family income of $105,919. More so than most places, the people in River Vale generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in River Vale are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in River Vale than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in River Vale. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

River Vale Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in River Vale was owner-occupied. 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 Vale, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of River Vale, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

River Vale Almanac

River Vale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

River Vale Public Libraries

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River Vale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by River Vale residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, River Vale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

River Vale Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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