Living in River Vale, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Vale · Census data 2020–2024
River Vale has 10,058 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $213,666 (106% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $775,000, the median rent is $1,455/month.
River Vale at a glance
- Population
- 10,058
- Median age
- 44.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $213,666State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $775,000State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,455/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 90%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is River Vale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 106% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in River Vale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Vale the median home value is $775,000, 133% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,455 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
River Vale median household income
The median household income in River Vale is $213,666 and the income per person is $90,033. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in River Vale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,547
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Renter-occupied
- 10%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.85
River Vale demographics
- Population
- 10,058
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 3,521
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Vale ›
Education in River Vale
71.9% of adults 25 and older in River Vale have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Vale
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 53.6%
- Public transit
- 13.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97%
River Vale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Vale | 10,058 | $213,666 | $775,000 | $1,455 |
| Old Tappan | 6,008 | $205,385 | $951,300 | $3,501 |
| Hillsdale | 10,144 | $186,688 | $677,500 | $1,764 |
| Harrington Park | 4,954 | $180,500 | $776,900 | $1,414 |
| Westwood | 11,283 | $165,781 | $606,400 | $2,458 |
| Park Ridge | 9,406 | $171,029 | $706,200 | $2,257 |
| Emerson | 7,305 | $155,536 | $645,200 | $1,887 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 6,152 | $213,981 | $946,400 | $1,888 |
| Tappan | 6,687 | $174,286 | $644,200 | $2,299 |
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What is the median household income in River Vale, NJ?
The median household income in River Vale is $213,666, 106% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in River Vale?
The median home value in River Vale is $775,000, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in River Vale?
The median gross rent in River Vale is $1,455 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is River Vale, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 106% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in River Vale?
The median age in River Vale is 44.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in River Vale?
The average commute to work in River Vale is 39 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Vale?
The unemployment rate in River Vale is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Vale?
71.9% of adults in River Vale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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