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South River, NJ


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South River, New Jersey

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.

The People and Families of South River

In South River, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, South River had a median family income of $62,869.

Political Inclinations

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.

South River Housing

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.

Commuting

In South River, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%South River Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%South River Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%South River Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of South River, NJ

Comparing South River 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
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women73
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
Median Family Income84
People in Middle Class or Better74
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone46
Affordability of Rents37
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime75

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