Living in Riverside, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riverside · Census data 2020–2024
Riverside has 8,055 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $75,833 (27% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $222,100, the median rent is $1,538/month.
Riverside at a glance
- Population
- 8,055
- Median age
- 39.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $75,833State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $222,100State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,538/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Riverside a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Riverside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riverside the median home value is $222,100, 33% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,538 per month, which is 47.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,929 a month in housing costs.
Riverside median household income
The median household income in Riverside is $75,833 and the income per person is $34,387. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Riverside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,298
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.67
Riverside demographics
- Population
- 8,055
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 3,012
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riverside ›
Education in Riverside
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Riverside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riverside
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Riverside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 8,055 | $75,833 | $222,100 | $1,538 |
| Delanco | 4,872 | $78,710 | $288,500 | $985 |
| Delran | 18,148 | $106,921 | $342,900 | $1,458 |
| Edgewater Park | 9,003 | $84,960 | $281,800 | $1,491 |
| Andalusia | 2,251 | $64,745 | $334,700 | $1,459 |
| Beverly | 2,514 | $89,458 | $205,800 | $1,226 |
| Cornwells Heights | 1,319 | $87,396 | $359,400 | $1,083 |
| Cinnaminson | 17,415 | $127,606 | $385,800 | $2,063 |
| Riverton | 2,770 | $121,198 | $363,000 | $1,431 |
More for people moving to Riverside
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What is the median household income in Riverside, NJ?
The median household income in Riverside is $75,833, 27% lower 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 Riverside?
The median home value in Riverside is $222,100, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Riverside?
The median gross rent in Riverside is $1,538 per month, about 47.7% of household income.
Is Riverside, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 7.8%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Riverside?
The median age in Riverside is 39.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Riverside?
The average commute to work in Riverside is 28 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riverside?
The unemployment rate in Riverside is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riverside?
20.6% of adults in Riverside 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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