Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
River Vale
River Vale, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,392
Population
10,298
Renter Mix
12% Rent
A country club community on Lake Tappan
Golf
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Lake
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Upscale
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Great Schools
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Nestled on the New Jersey-New York state line, River Vale is an upscale suburb featuring a family-friendly atmosphere and top-notch public schools. Many would consider River Vale to be a country club community, seeing as it’s home to the River Vale Country Club and the Edgewood Country Club. These well-kept courses offer scenic views of Lake Tappan. When residents aren’t golfing, they’re enjoying the recreational opportunities at Pascack Brook County Park. Residents can fish, picnic, and make use of the playgrounds and athletic fields and courts. Several local restaurants and small businesses call River Vale home, but it’s a mainly residential area. River Vale is only 30 miles north of New York City, so residents can easily commute to and from the city for work or play.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$178,265
Average: $192,993
Education
4,925
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,162
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
River Vale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in River Vale, NJ is $2,398 for one bedroom, and $2,786 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in River Vale has increased by 4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,398/month
789 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
335 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
316 Students
Public
Grades 4-8
7 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
357 Students
Public
Grades 4-8
7 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wood Dale County Park
- Pascack Brook County Park
- DePiero's Farm
- Closter Nature Center
- Demarest Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Westchester County
- LaGuardia
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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.