Population 12,091 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in River Edge average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.77, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.6 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.4 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
River Edge skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in River Edge: 3.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 31 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in River Edge
Renters in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.8% of households in River Edge rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in River Edge: just 2.9% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. River Edge has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five New Jersey cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1954 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in River Edge is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1954, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,747 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,291 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,538 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,894 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$147 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
The median renter in River Edge pays $1,894 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider New York area ($2,060). Rent has climbed $147 a month since 2006–10, up 8%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 43.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in River Edge
Bachelor's degrees in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.4% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 55.4% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.0% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.2% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
River Edge is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (66.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.0% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in River Edge: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in River Edge
| Period | River Edge | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in River Edge than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
River Edge compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Edge | 2.72 | 44.4 | 3.7% | 23.8% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,894 | 66.2% | 96.3% | 4.4% |
| New Milford | 2.81 | 40.9 | 6.7% | 38.8% | 3.4% | 1954 | $2,358 | 47.0% | 94.7% | 5.7% |
| Oradell | 3.08 | 44.1 | 4.9% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 1955 | $2,353 | 71.9% | 98.2% | 2.4% |
| Bergenfield | 3.16 | 40.5 | 7.4% | 30.4% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,931 | 49.0% | 91.5% | 5.8% |
| Maywood | 2.64 | 45.0 | 6.7% | 30.9% | 3.3% | 1950 | $2,101 | 46.5% | 91.9% | 7.6% |
| Rochelle Park | 2.47 | 46.6 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 2.4% | 1958 | $1,992 | 48.5% | 94.7% | 8.6% |
| Paramus | 2.92 | 46.9 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 1965 | $2,790 | 55.3% | 95.4% | 6.8% |
| Dumont | 3.09 | 41.6 | 11.1% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1951 | $1,944 | 50.9% | 96.3% | 4.2% |
| Hackensack | 2.38 | 42.9 | 10.4% | 63.3% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,925 | 41.3% | 86.8% | 7.4% |
| Teaneck | 3.05 | 40.1 | 7.9% | 22.6% | 4.6% | 1949 | $2,236 | 58.7% | 94.5% | 5.5% |
| Saddle Brook | 2.66 | 45.2 | 5.8% | 31.9% | 3.9% | 1963 | $2,091 | 35.3% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up River Edge. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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