Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel 1
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cook Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Denny's Stadium
Stadium
Starland Ballroom
Nightclub
Monsignor Dalton Hall
Theatre Arts
AMC Theaters
Cinema
Sayre & Fisher Brick Water Tower
Attraction
East Brunswick Museum
Museum
Sayre & Fisher Reading Room
Attraction
First School Bell Sayreville, NJ
Attraction
Sayreville Historical Society
Museum
AMC New Brunswick 18
Cinema
Sayreville Main Street Theater Company
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (4) D-
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Causeway Ice Cream
Sweets
33's Tavern
Bar
European Homemade Provisions
Deli
Bridge Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Macnifico's Ice Cream
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Afandina Mediterranean Deli
Deli
Chipotle
Fast Food
Pie Five
Fast Food
Smashburger
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Art of Salad
Fast Food
Amazing Begel 2
Fast Food
Fine Wines and Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
30 Burgers
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Krystal's Bakery
Sweets
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
LA Fitness
Gym
Mickey Sedlak Recreation Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Sayreville Senior Center
Community Centre
Head Over Heels Gymnatics, Dance & Ninja Center
Gym
The Aquatics & Fitness Center
Gym
East Brunswick Senior Center
Community Centre
Total Core Fitness Boot Camp
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Fish Market
Seafood
Aladdin - Mediterranean Grocery
Grocery Store
House of Cupcakes
Bakery
Phil-Am Groceries
Grocery Store
Sunshine International Food Market
Grocery Store
Stop and Shop - East Brunswick
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sayreville Seafood
Seafood
Hong Kong Supermarket
Grocery Store
Farm Market
Grocery Store
Shoppers World
Grocery Store
Bantama Market
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Parks (14) A+
Veterans Park Recreation Area
Park
Daley's Pond Recreation Area
Park
Causeway Park
Park
Sheinfine Park
Park
Bissett's Recreation Area
Park
Pacer's Field
Park
Grekoski Park
Park
Washington Heights Park
Playground
War Memorial Park
Park
Sadowski Play Area
Park
Lenape Park
Park
Country Lane Park
Park
Pine Ridge Park
Park
Welsh Park
Park
Great Oak Park
Park
Bailey Park
Park
George Diffin Park
Playground
Crandall Play Area
Playground
Butterfly Park/Great Oak Park
Park
Washington School Park
Park
Ken Buchanan Riverfront Park
Park
Bradford Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Boemhurst Avenue Park
Park
East Spotswood Park
Park
Shops (5) C+
Krauszer's Food Store
Convenience Store
Happy Nails
Beauty
Wawa
Convenience Store
LensCrafters
Optician
Total Hardware & Garden
Home Improvement
Always And Forever Flowers LLC
Florist
RaceWay
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Smiley's Glam Studio
Beauty
Kim Belaire Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Royal Plaza Mall
Mall
Lee's Electronics
Electronics
Sapphire Elite Day Spa
Beauty
King's Cages
Pets
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Frank's Big and Tall Men's Shop
Clothing
David's Bridal
Clothing
Five Below
Discount Store
Yoyo Nails & Spa
Beauty
Torrid
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Aquaridise
Pets
Mandee
Clothing
HomeGoods
Houseware
Dancin' On The Moon
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in South River.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations A+
Jackson Street at Wilson/Raritan Avenues
Bus Stop
Main St. 137' W. Of Gordon St.
Bus Stop
Main Street at Jackson Street
Bus Stop
Main Street at Jackson Street
Bus Stop
Main Street between Wilcox and Devoe
Bus Stop
Main St. at Reid St.
Bus Stop
Main St. between Wilcox/ Devoe
Bus Stop
Main St. at Hillside Ave.
Bus Stop
Hillside Ave. at Allgair St.
Bus Stop
Old Bridge Tpke. at Davison Ave.
Bus Stop
Old Bridge Turnpike at Ick.er Ave
Bus Stop
Old Bridge Tpke 1700' S Of W. Ferris St.
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at Main St.
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at Main St.
Bus Stop
NJ 18 at Tices Lane
Bus Stop
NJ 18 at Tices Lane
Bus Stop
Brunswick Square Mall
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at Green Valley Way
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at Sayreville Blvd. South
Bus Stop
NJ 18 at Old Bridge Tpke.
Bus Stop
NJ 18 at Old Bridge Tpke.
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at Pulaski Ave.
Bus Stop
Washington Rd. at N. Pulaski Ave.
Bus Stop
Winton Road at Rues Lane
Bus Stop
Winton Road at Rues Lane
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.0% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in South River is 123/100 - which is 2% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

South River crime rates are 699 per 100k, which is 57% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
636 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
63 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A

The median income in South River is $77,382 - which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$77,382 B+
Unemployment Rate
9.1% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
South River Fire Department
Fire Station
Health Plus Pharmacy
Pharmacy
South River Police Department
Police
Riverside Urgent Care
Clinic
Garden State Dental
Dentist
DDS Craig Abramowicz
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brunswick Dental Group
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sayreville Dental
Dentist
Cardio Medical and Vein Center
Clinic
Sayreville Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sayreville Engine Company No. 1
Fire Station
Robert Wood Johnson Endosurgical Center
Clinic
Old Bridge Fire Department
Fire Station
Sayreville Dental Studio
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy - East Brunswick
Pharmacy
Smiling Faces Dental
Dentist
East Brunswick Police
Police
Millton Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company
Fire Station
Main Street Specialty Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Madison Park Volunteer First Aid Squad
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

South River home prices are $312,000 - which is 1% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$312,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools D+

The South River graduation rate is 76% - which is 11% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
35% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (4) C-
South River Middle School
Darul Arqam School
South River Elementary School
South River Primary School
Central Elementary School
Our Lady Of Victories
Chittick Elementary School
Irwin Elementary School
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Hammarskjold Middle School
Unitarian Montessori School
Bowne-Munro Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
St Bartholomew School
Frost Elementary School
William A. Miller Elementary School
Parkview School
G Austin Schoenly Elementary School
Center For Lifelong Learning
Good Day Preschool & Kindergarten
Southwood Elementary School
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Spotswood Memorial Middle School
Sayreville Middle School
High Schools (2) A
South River High School
Darul Arqam School
East Brunswick High School
Middlesex County Vocational School East Brunswick
Middlesex Co Voc School East Bruns. School Of Career Develop
Churchill Jr High School
Center For Lifelong Learning
Spotswood High School
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
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ratings B

South River has an overall rating of 71% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes D-
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South River Area Facts

  • South River has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • South River crime rates are 57% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in South River is 2% higher than the New Jersey average

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A Memorable Historic City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) South River, New Jersey is a unique historic city with a large population of about 17,000 residents. It offers easy access to local train and bus stations. In addition, this diverse area also has a stable housing market and offers monumental historic buildings within reasonable d ...Read More riving distance. South River, New Jersey is also great for tourism. There are tons of themes parks and museums with captivating views and layouts. I lived in the area in the past and I enjoyed the high acres and the custom picket fence homes.

Careers in this area are consistent and if you are looking for a new lucrative job experience this is certainly the place to be. College students will also benefit, as there are many options of Ivy Lead and Community Colleges nearby.

The weather currently is sunny; summers are always anticipated in this area. Nevertheless, I found the winters to be very cold; However, I am appreciative that I was able to enjoy a fair share of all four seasons. Although I no longer reside in the area. It is certainly a memorable place to tour and live. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South River? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Park Recreation Area
      Daley's Pond Recreation Area
      Causeway Park
      Sheinfine Park
      Bissett's Recreation Area
      Pacer's Field
      Grekoski Park
      Washington Heights Park

      Entertainment

      Denny's Stadium
      Starland Ballroom
      Monsignor Dalton Hall
      AMC Theaters
      Sayre & Fisher Brick Water Tower
      East Brunswick Museum
      Sayre & Fisher Reading Room
      First School Bell Sayreville, NJ

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Causeway Ice Cream
      33's Tavern
      European Homemade Provisions
      Bridge Discount Liquor
      Macnifico's Ice Cream
      Taco Bell
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South River? Of all people who commute, 6.0% take public transportation in South River.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South River? The cost of living in South River is 123/100 - which is 2% higher than New Jersey.
      South River
      123

      23% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in South River? South River crime rates are 699, which are 57% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      699 per 100k people

      70% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 144

      70% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      99%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in South River? The median income in South River is $77,382 which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $77,38240% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,27018% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      9%

      96% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South River a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Health Plus Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are South River home prices? South River home prices are $312,000 - which is 1% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $312,00069% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31639% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      3% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does South River have good schools? The South River graduation rate is 76% - which is 11% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      26% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is South River a good place to live? South River has an overall rating of 71% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      52%

      2 total surveys

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