At a Glance
Median Income
$56,307
$37,892 per capita
Home Value
$215,000
Zillow: $291,092
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
17.5% smoking rate
How South River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South River residents earn a median household income of $56,307 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,892. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South River is $215,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,092. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
21.4% of adults in South River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South River has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,594
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,307
Per Capita$37,892
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,000
Rent
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$291,092
Housing Units714
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,593 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute33 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in South River was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.