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South River, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Willow Martinez

Cost of living reality check -South River

So, I'm originally from New York and Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $382,500 on average. Median household income is $101,853, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $382,500, which seems about average. The suburbs are where m...

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Aiden R.

Is public transit usable in South River?

Hello, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $101,853, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. TIA! I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

5 replies 6 upvotes qa
Catherine S.

Moving to South River with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot...

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Silas Roberts

What surprised you most about South River?

Homes are going for about $382,500 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience?

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Paisley Myers

How is South River for outdoor activities?

OK so Military spouse here. Household incomes average around $101,853 in South River. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Nora Nguyen

South River job market vs New York

Anyone else feel this way? I work in education and It's a a small town city with about 16,007 people. With a population of 16,007, South River is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for South River?

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Addison Lee

Living in South River -the reality

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,599/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. T...

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Waylon Taylor

Anyone work in healthcare in South River?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and It's a a small town city with about 16,007 people. Median household income is $101,853, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -South River sits at 219.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $382,500, wh...

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Willow Martinez

Co-working spaces in South River?

Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $101,853 in South River. Let me know your thoughts.

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Willow Martinez

Anyone regret moving to South River?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 9.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is concerning. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech sce...

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