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Crime in River Edge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in River Edge. Key points include:
There were 96 total crimes in River Edge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in River Edge is 784.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in River Edge is 16.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in River Edge is 768.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in River Edge is -62.98% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In River Edge Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
River Edge / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 96 | 784.6 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 16.3 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 8.2 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 8.2 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 94 | 768.2 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 106.2 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 76 | 621.1 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 40.9 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in River Edge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in River Edge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in River Edge is 152 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in River Edge is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in River Edge is $839,655.
The median income in River Edge is $159,028.
River Edge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In River Edge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | River Edge | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 244 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 114 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
River Edge, NJ Weather
The average high in River Edge is 63.0° and the average low is 45.0°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.7 inches of precipitation each year with 25.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | River Edge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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River Edge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in River Edge
The current population in River Edge is 12,091. The population has increased 8.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,091 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 12,024 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 12,022 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 12,024 | 4.5% |
| 2020 | 11,510 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 11,500 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 11,530 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 11,648 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 11,586 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 11,566 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 11,483 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 11,398 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 11,340 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 11,273 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 11,199 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in River Edge
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River Edge is:
50.3% White with 6,080 White residents.
4.7% African American with 564 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
29.8% Asian with 3,599 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 458 Two Or More residents.
11.4% Hispanic with 1,383 Hispanic residents.
| Race | River Edge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.3% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.7% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 29.8% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in River Edge
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River Edge is 46.5% female with 5,620 female residents.
River Edge is 53.5% male with 6,470 male residents.
| Gender | River Edge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in River Edge for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in River Edge completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in River Edge completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in River Edge completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in River Edge completed some college.
5.0% of adults in River Edge completed associate's degree.
41.0% of adults in River Edge completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in River Edge completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in River Edge completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in River Edge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | River Edge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 41.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For River Edge, New Jersey
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2.0% of households in River Edge earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in River Edge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in River Edge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.9% of households in River Edge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.1% of households in River Edge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.2% of households in River Edge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.6% of households in River Edge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in River Edge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.6% of households in River Edge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
40.3% of households in River Edge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | River Edge | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.9% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.2% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 40.3% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
