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South River, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
16,007
Population
5,737/sq mi density
$101,853
Median Income
$42,195 per capita
$382,500
Home Value
$520,132 Zillow
$1,599
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
220
Violent Crime/100K
640 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$101,853 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$382,500 home value, $1,599/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$382,500
36% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,599/mo
37% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.7%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,769
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$382,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$520,132
Median Sale Price
$572,500
Median List Price
$350,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.7%
Owner-Occupied
34.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$1,599/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
77 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
7.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$356
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
65.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $382,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,132 |
| Median Sale Price | $572,500 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $356 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,599 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 77 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.4% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $356 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,769 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 31.3% |