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Riverside, NJ


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Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey is 4 miles SW of Bensalem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 12 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Burlington county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Riverside is 7,911.

The People and Families of Riverside

In Riverside, about 49% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Riverside.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riverside had a median family income of $52,479.

Political Inclinations

Among Riverside political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Riverside Housing

Of the housing in Riverside, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Rents in Riverside are lower than most places in New Jersey. Property taxes in the town are low by New Jersey standards.

Commuting

In Riverside, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Riverside makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Riverside Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Riverside Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Riverside Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Riverside Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Riverside, NJ

Comparing Riverside 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
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men73
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Women62
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty63
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use73
Short Commute Times48
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Rents49
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime32

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