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River Edge
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

River Edge

#5 in Best Places to Live in Bergen County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 28 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    River Edge is a suburb of New York City with a population of 12,024. River Edge is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in River Edge offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of River Edge tend to be liberal. The public schools in River Edge are highly rated.
    About River Edge...
    Population
    12,024
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $549,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,715
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    River Edge Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      8.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      43.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      682.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      8.7
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      41%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in River Edge

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $142,214
    National
    $69,021
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