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South River, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles NW of Old Bridge, New Jersey (center to center) and 22 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metro area, the town is not an isolated town. South River is home to some 15,322 residents.
In South River, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, South River had a median family income of $62,869.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in South River. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 69% of the housing in South River was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high.
In South River, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing South River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
Ratings range from
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| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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