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Riverside, New Jersey

Introduction to Riverside, New Jersey

Riverside, New Jersey is 4 miles SW of Bensalem, Pennsylvania and 12 miles NE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Burlington county. The population of the town is 7,911.

Riverside History

Riverside was founded by Samuel Bechtold in 1851. It was then known as Progress. In its early days, Progress was a popular summer resort destination for residents of Philadelphia. The Pavilion Avenue Hotel, built in 1852, is one of the oldest buildings in the community. Riverside was also home to Philadelphia Watch Case Company Building, the world's largest watch case manufacturer. Riverside was officially incorporated on February 20, 1895.

Riverside and nearby Attractions

  • Atwater Kent Museum
  • Abington Art Center
  • Fort Washington State Park
  • Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
  • Adventure Aquarium
  • Philadelphia Zoo

Things To Do In Riverside

The Barclay Farmstead Museum, Glencairn Museum, the Independence Seaport Museum, and the Indian King Tavern Museum are some of the local museums. The Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, which was built sometime between 1698 and 1700, is the oldest church in Pennsylvania. The Rancocas State Park, Fort Washington State Park, Neshaminy State Park, and Tyler State Park offer hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking and camping opportunites. The Independence National Historical Park houses the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.

Riverside Transportation

Air transportation is available from Philadelphia International Airport.

Riverside Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include Arcadia University, Atlantic Cape Community College and Bucks County Community College.

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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