South River, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
16,007 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,853 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$382,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$955 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,380 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Middlesex County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 7 29
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 4 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 5 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 4 4 34

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, NJ State Senate District 18, NJ Assembly District 18, NJ
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Schools

South River High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Darul Arqam School
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
South River Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

DeVry University-New Jersey
4 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Saint Peter's University Hospital
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Trenton Mercer Airport
26 miles, W • 1.4 star
Laguardia Airport
35 miles, E • 4.6 star
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