Median Income
$61,200
19% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$860
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.5%
358% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
21.0%
69% higher than US avg
How South River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,101
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density694/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,200
Per Capita$37,400
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty21.0%
Commute25 min
Housing
A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units485
Rent Burden16.7%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,217 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+31.1%
Graduate+2.1%
Is South River a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, South River receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. South River has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in South River is $61,200, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 16.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 21.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in South River is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.1% have completed high school.
South River has a population of 1,101 with a density of 694 people per square mile. The median age is 49.2 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.6%).
Population
1,101
Total Population
2021 Census
49.2yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
South River vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.6% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.6% |
Social Characteristics
South River vs U.S. Average
The median household income in South River is $61,200, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income: South River vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,200 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $37,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.5% |
| 358% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
| 69% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.6% |
| Public Transit | 2.9% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
The median home value in South River is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $860 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.2% |
| Housing Units | 485 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: South River vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: South River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8334°N, 79.3829°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |