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Explore the life in South River based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In South River
2. Pros and Cons of Living In South River
3. Crime In South River
4. Cost of Living In South River
5. Gender In South River
6. Household Income For South River
7. Education In South River
8. Race & Ethnicity In South River

South River is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 15874 residents.. The poverty rate of South River is 12.3%, which is 12% lower than national average. The typical household in South River earns $77382 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in South River, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of South River remained 13.1%, which is 179% higher than national rate. Nearly 3 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In South River, only 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in South River is 119, which is 19% higher than national average. Median home value in South River is $312000 , which is 36% higher than national average. While median income in South River remained $77382, which is 15% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.

Jobs60%

Housing85%

Affordability60%

Safety80%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education60%

Commute50%

The overall crime rate in South River, New Jersey is 69% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of South River is 53% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of South River is 72% lower than national average. You have 1 in 547 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 187 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Jersey	60	66	47	66	71
In USA	2422	2458	1944	2414	1921

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Jersey	27	26	45	23	18
In USA	1503	330	942	1332	1276