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River Edge.
About
Life in River Edge
River Edge is a community of 12,024 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $159,028, median rent runs about $1,879 per month, and median home values are around $660,300. Unemployment is low at 4.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
River Edge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Foreign-Born
27.1%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+1.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.1% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in River Edge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In River Edge, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (26.6%), and 13.3% of residents speak Korean at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.2%
of households
Married Couples
70.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 9% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in River Edge
In River Edge, rent runs 9% above the NJ average, and home values are 45% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
76.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $867,033 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in River Edge
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes River Edge, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
River Edge: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
River Edge is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What River Edge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35.3 min avg
How River Edge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In River Edge, most residents drive alone to work (58%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 95% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in River Edge runs 95% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
16.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
424
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
River Edge Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes River Edge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
River Edge is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes River Edge, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
River Edge is about 1% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
River Edge has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.82" |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 63°F | 44°F | 3.97" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.45" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.11" |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.73" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.30" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in River Edge
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside River Edge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hackensack University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Hackensack
Valley Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Paramus
Holy Name Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Teaneck
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in River Edge
River Edge's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 66.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near River Edge (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
14.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,505 students · in-state tuition $7,340 · 58% graduate · median earnings $69,594 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
11.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,590 students · in-state tuition $7,470 · 63% graduate · median earnings $65,870 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for River Edge
River Edge has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
9 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
9 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
13 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
15 mi awayPublic Libraries in River Edge
River Edge Free Pub. Lib.
685 Elm Avenue, River Edge
Cities Near River Edge
The closest cities within 60 miles
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River Edge FAQ
Is River Edge, New Jersey affordable?⌄
River Edge's median rent is $1,879/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $159,028/year. Median home value is $660,300.
Is River Edge, New Jersey safe?⌄
River Edge's violent crime rate was 16 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 424 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in River Edge, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes River Edge, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in River Edge, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in River Edge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,879/month and median household income is $159,028/year. The median home value is $660,300. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in River Edge, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in River Edge is 35 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from