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South River, NJ

South River, NJ.

Population: 16,124 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South River, NJ is $541,121 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $525,000 after a median 80 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$541,121

Typical home value

+2.7%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$541,121
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+18.2%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+95.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$541,121
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$525,000
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$331
1-year sale-price change
+1.0%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
103.3%
Active listings
52
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,623/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,125/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,508/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.9 : 1
Schools include
South River Elementary School, South River Primary School, South River High School, South River Middle School, South River Early Learning Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
433
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
7
Nearest Superfund site
CPS/Madison Industries (2.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
295
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
404
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
193,092
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
168,815

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
26
Nearest national park
National Parks of New York Harbor (23 mi)
National parks include
National Parks of New York Harbor, Morristown National Historical Park, Statue Of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Werner Private Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
122
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,660 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
66.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.2%
Median annual property tax
$7,882
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
377,539
Average weekly wage
$1,633
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,476

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South RiverState medianUS median
Typical home value$541,121$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$525,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,882$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in South River, NJ?
$541,121.
What is the median sale price in South River, NJ?
$525,000.
How long do homes take to sell in South River, NJ?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in South River, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,623/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South River, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is South River, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within South River, NJ. 433 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in South River, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South River, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South River, NJ?
7 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: CPS/Madison Industries, 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve South River, NJ?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South River, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in South River, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South River, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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