At a Glance
Median Income
$155,827
$74,705 per capita
Home Value
$637,500
Zillow: $861,280
Median Rent
$1,811/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
16/100K
768/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
6.4% smoking rate
How River Edge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows River Edge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is River Edge a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
River Edge residents earn a median household income of $155,827 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $74,705. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in River Edge is $637,500 , 126% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $861,280. Median rent is $1,811/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
River Edge reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 768/100K.
Education
70.8% of adults in River Edge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(110% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
River Edge has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population12,024
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density6,570/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born27.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,827
Per Capita$74,705
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A
Home Value$637,500
Rent$1,811
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$861,280
Housing Units4,468
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent16/100K
Property768/100K
Health
Obesity21.4%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking6.4%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation62 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute35 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries63
Did You Know?
River Edge was founded in 1894.
The median home in River Edge was built in 1953.
10.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
27.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.