Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
River Edge
River Edge, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,022
Population
12,160
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Scenic suburb at the edge of the Hackensack
Scenic
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Suburban
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Riverside
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Nestled alongside the Hackensack River, River Edge is a picturesque borough in Bergen County. River Edge touts a true suburban atmosphere, with tranquil neighborhoods and plenty of commercial offerings. There are a wide variety of apartments available for rent along tree-lined avenues in River Edge.
Although River Edge is predominantly residential, the borough offers a slew of restaurants and shops on Kinderkamack Road. River Edge is also adjacent to fantastic shopping at the Outlets at Bergen Town Center. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound at the neighboring Van Saun County Park, which contains a zoo, dog park, playground, and vast stretches of green space. Quick access to the Pascack Valley Line makes commuting from River Edge easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,013
Average: $167,642
Education
6,083
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,741
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
River Edge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in River Edge, NJ is $2,022 for one bedroom, $1,971 for two bedrooms, and $2,457 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Edge has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,022/month
542 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly River Edge, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
478 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
713 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
589 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Demarest Nature Center
- Saddle River County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.