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South River, New Jersey

Introduction to South River, New Jersey

South River, New Jersey, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles NW of Old Bridge, New Jersey and 22 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metro area, South River is home to some 15,322 residents.

South River History

The area that is now known as South River was originally established as a part of East Brunswick Township in February of 1870. The present name of South River was adapted in 1870. The area became an independent town in February, 1898.

South River and nearby Attractions

  • Metlar-Bodine House Museum
  • Rutgers Gardens and Helyar Woods
  • New Jersey Convention Expo - Raritan Center
  • Jamesburg County Park
  • Pigeon Swamp State Park
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary

Things To Do In South River

There are a number of parks in and around the area, as well as water bodies which serve well as places where people go to relax and also pursue physical activities like jogging and various sports. There are some interesting places around the area which include museums and also a bird sanctuary.

South River Transportation

The Newark International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

South River Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Middlesex County College, Rutgers University, Devry Institute and Union County College.

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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