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River Vale, NJ


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men108
Well-Paid Single Women108
Age of the Population98
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents12
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime86

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