Living in South River, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South River · Census data 2020–2024
South River has 16,124 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $96,147 (7% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $405,200, the median rent is $1,675/month.
South River at a glance
- Population
- 16,124
- Median age
- 37State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $96,147State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $405,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,675/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 65.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is South River a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South River the median home value is $405,200, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,675 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,505 a month in housing costs.
South River median household income
The median household income in South River is $96,147 and the income per person is $42,301. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in South River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,754
- Owner-occupied
- 65.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.4%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.89
South River demographics
- Population
- 16,124
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 5,574
- Foreign-born
- 26.4%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South River ›
Education in South River
27.9% of adults 25 and older in South River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South River
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
South River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River | 16,124 | $96,147 | $405,200 | $1,675 |
| East Brunswick | 49,945 | $143,343 | $521,900 | $2,045 |
| Milltown | 7,059 | $140,960 | $458,800 | $1,204 |
| Sayreville | 45,838 | $99,979 | $444,100 | $1,711 |
| Spotswood | 8,171 | $105,060 | $369,900 | $1,079 |
| Madison Park | 9,124 | $79,509 | $426,500 | $1,528 |
| Edison | 108,164 | $125,145 | $496,900 | $1,974 |
| New Brunswick | 56,345 | $65,810 | $353,800 | $1,814 |
| Highland Park | 15,121 | $104,694 | $471,700 | $1,873 |
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What is the median household income in South River, NJ?
The median household income in South River is $96,147, 7% 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 South River?
The median home value in South River is $405,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in South River?
The median gross rent in South River is $1,675 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is South River, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in South River?
The median age in South River is 37 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in South River?
The average commute to work in South River is 32 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South River?
The unemployment rate in South River is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South River?
27.9% of adults in South River 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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