Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kook Hwa Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Soul Food
Coffee Shop
Good Karma Vapor
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tenafly Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Bergen County Zoological Park
Zoo
Bergen County Zoological Park
Zoo
Historic New Bridge Landing
Museum
AMC Dine-In Shops at Riverside 9
Cinema
Bergenfield Cinemas
Cinema
AMC Garden State 16
Cinema
Maywood Station Museum
Museum
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive
Attraction
Thomas Kinkade
Art Gallery
Teaneck Cinemas
Cinema
Hiram Bauvelt Wildlife Art Museum
Museum
Bergen Museum of Art and Science
Museum
USS Ling
Attraction
Paramus Historic Museum
Museum
Satin Dolls
Nightclub
Tenafly Cinema
Cinema
Tenafly Historic Railroad Station
Attraction
Bergen Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (2) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Total Wine
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Bobby's Burger Palace
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Au Bon Pain
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
purpose
Bar
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
Guerilla Fitness CrossFit
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
E.S. Body Fitness
Gym
Hackensack UMC Fitness & Wellness - Powered by The Giants
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Borough of Cresskill Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
NetCost Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
99 Ranch Market
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Paramus Food Center
Grocery Store
Grand Union
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
B&W Bakery
Bakery
Delicious
Bakery
Lidl
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stew Leonard's
Grocery Store
Colombia Bakery
Bakery
Whos Gluten Free
Bakery
Giant Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Top Bagels & Deli
Bakery
Fairway Market
Grocery Store
Miller's Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Celebrity Bagels
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Brookside Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Bergen County Zoological Park
Park
River Edge Bird Sanctuary and Nature Trail
Park
Fireman's Park
Park
Besen Park
Park
New Bridge Landing
Park
Waymele Park
Park
Staib Park
Park
Clarence W Brett Park
Park
Paramus Roots of Discovery Park
Park
Howland Memorial Grove
Park
Paramus Band Shell
Park
Firemen's Memorial Park
Park
George W Hodgins Stadium
Park
Rossi Memorial Park
Park
Hackensack River County Park
Park
Tokoloka Park
Park
Andreas Park
Park
Van Buskirk Island
Park
Spring Valley Park
Park
Paramus' Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Borg's Woods
Park
McEllen Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Ted's North
Convenience Store
The Jewelry Center
Fashion
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Paramus Place Shopping Center
Mall
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
Saks Off 5th
Department Store
Century 21
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Disney Store
Gift Shop
Tommy Hilfiger
Clothing
New York & Company Outlet
Clothing
Jared
Fashion
Guess Factory Store
Clothing
Gap Factory
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
Banana Republic Factory Store
Clothing
US Polo Assoc.
Clothing
Nike Factory Store
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Bloomingdale's
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
The Shops at Riverside
Mall
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commute B

Of all people who commute, 13.1% take public transportation in River Edge.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations D-
River Edge
Transit Station
New Bridge Landing
Transit Station
Oradell
Transit Station
Washington Avenue at Main Street
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue at Main Street
Bus Stop
Garden State Plaza
Bus Stop
Anderson Street
Transit Station
Teaneck Armory - Teaneck Road at Liberty Place
Bus Stop
Teaneck Armory - Teaneck Road at Liberty Place
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue at Quackenbush Avenue
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue at Madison Avenue
Bus Stop
State Street at Teaneck Road
Bus Stop
Teaneck Road at State Street
Bus Stop
Paramus Road & Century Road
Bus Stop
Teaneck Road at State Street
Bus Stop
Queen Anne Road at Cedar Lane
Bus Stop
Washington Avenue at Massachusetts Avenue
Bus Stop
Massachusetts Avenue at Washington Avenue
Bus Stop
Emerson
Transit Station
Essex Street
Transit Station
Saddle River Road at Terhune Place
Bus Stop
Broadway & Fair Lawn Parkway
Bus Stop
Saddle River Road at Terhune Place
Bus Stop
Broadway & Fair Lawn Parkway
Bus Stop
Broadway & 30th Street
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
13.1% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in River Edge is 158/100 - which is 31% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

River Edge crime rates are 845 per 100k, which is 48% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
837 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
8 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in River Edge is $128,231 - which is 74% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$128,231 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.1% A+
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health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
River Edge Fire Department
Fire Station
Marlen Elite Dental Wellness
Dentist
CityMD
Clinic
Eastern Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Prospect Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Bergen County Life Safety Complex
Police
Engine Co. 5, HFD
Fire Station
Paramus Fire Department
Fire Station
Paramus Police Department
Police
New Milford Volunteer Ambulance Corp
Ambulance Station
Vein Care Center
Clinic
The Spine & Rehab Group
Clinic
PM Urgent Care
Doctor
CVS
Pharmacy
MAXIM Hair Restoration
Clinic
Alert Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Dumont Fire Company 2
Fire Station
Bergenfield Dental Associates
Dentist
Bergenfield Fire Company Number 2
Fire Station
Washington Dental Associates
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Teaneck FD Squad Co. 24
Fire Station
New Bridge Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

River Edge home prices are $523,900 - which is 66% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$523,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools A+

The River Edge graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
79% A-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Sinai School At Rynj
Cherry Hill School
St Peter Academy
Stepping Stone Learning Center
Roosevelt School
Hovnanian School
Berkley Street Elementary School
Parkway Elementary School
East Brook Middle School
Solomon Schechter Day School Of Bergen Co
David E. Owens Middle School
Yavneh Academy
Memorial Elementary School
Memorial
Lincoln Elementary School
St Joseph School
Franklin Elementary School
Fairmount
Oradell Public School
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
Bertrand F Gibbs Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Yeshivat Noam School
The Growing Garden Nursery School
High Schools (0) F
Paramus High School
River Dell Regional High School
New Milford High School
Bergenfield High School
Bergen County Academies
Bergen Regional School
Bergen Co Juvenile Detention Center
The Frisch School
Hearing Impaired
Autistic
Maayanot Yeshiva High School For Girls
Emotionally Disturbed
Life Skills
Multiply Handicaped
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Dumont High School
Torah Academy Of Bergen County
Bergen Catholic High School
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Bergen County Christian Academy
Sage Day At Rochelle Park
Applied Technology High School
Teaneck High School
Hackensack High School
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ratings A+

River Edge has an overall rating of 85% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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River Edge, NJ Area Guide

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  • River Edge has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • River Edge crime rates are 48% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in River Edge is 31% higher than the New Jersey average

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You'll Love The Lifestyle In River Edge, New Jersey 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I fell in love with River Edge, NJ the first time I visited. I now live there and I love it! It's a beautiful town with alot to offer. There are townhomes, apartment communities, and beautiful developments of single family homes. The location is fantastic, and so close to everyth ...Read More ing!

The community is lively, and offers many ways to get involved. There are clubs, the friends of the library, the historic society, the Woman's Club, and more! There are many job opportunities, and we are close to many of the highways and also the George Washington Bridge. The shopping in River Edge and in nearby Paramus is fantastic! There are also hundreds of restaurants in the area. The population of River Edge is diverse. The history of the town is rich of the Revolutionary War era. In addition to our own town parks, we are near Van Saun County Park and Overpeck Park. The lifestyle in River Edge works for all ages! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in River Edge? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brookside Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Bergen County Zoological Park
      River Edge Bird Sanctuary and Nature Trail
      Fireman's Park
      Besen Park
      New Bridge Landing
      Waymele Park

      Entertainment

      Bergen County Zoological Park
      Bergen County Zoological Park
      Historic New Bridge Landing
      AMC Dine-In Shops at Riverside 9
      Bergenfield Cinemas
      AMC Garden State 16
      Maywood Station Museum
      New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Total Wine
      Popeyes
      Krispy Kreme
      Five Guys
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in River Edge? Of all people who commute, 13.1% take public transportation in River Edge.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      13%

      8% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in River Edge? The cost of living in River Edge is 158/100 - which is 31% higher than New Jersey.
      River Edge
      158

      58% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in River Edge? River Edge crime rates are 845, which are 48% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      845 per 100k people

      64% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 119

      64% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in River Edge? The median income in River Edge is $128,231 which is 74% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $128,231132% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $61,378106% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      77% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is River Edge a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are River Edge home prices? River Edge home prices are $523,900 - which is 66% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $523,900184% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,59868% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      76%

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does River Edge have good schools? The River Edge graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      79%

      64% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is River Edge a good place to live? River Edge has an overall rating of 85% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      85%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      4 total surveys

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