River Edge
NJ
Average Sales Price
$999,285
Median Sales Price
$927,000
Population
11,283
Total Listings
34
Living in River Edge
Two PVL Stations. River Dell DFG I Schools. Hackensack River.
Central Bergen's Most Quietly Excellent Family Borough.
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→River Edge is central Bergen County's most quietly excellent family borough — 1.85 square miles along the Hackensack River, originally incorporated as "Riverside" during the "Boroughitis" wave of 1894 and renamed for its location at the river's edge. The demographics tell the community's story: 54.7% White, 28.4% Asian (including approximately 11% Korean-American), 76.2% homeownership, 27% foreign-born, and a professional family orientation that makes it one of Bergen County's most consistent destination communities for families who have researched their options. Two NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line stations serve the borough — River Edge Station and New Bridge Landing Station — giving it transit coverage across both the northern and southern portions of its 1.85 square miles. The Hackensack River runs along the borough's western edge, providing waterway access and the natural landscape that the borough's name evokes.
The school system is the community's central asset: the River Edge Elementary School District (PreK–6, 2 schools, 1,189 students, 11.8:1, DFG I) feeds into the River Dell Regional School District (grades 7–12, River Dell MS in River Edge + River Dell HS in Oradell, 1,606 students, 11.5:1, DFG I) — a regional partnership with neighboring Oradell that produces one of Bergen County's most respected school pipelines at this price tier. The market confirms the community's standing: Homes.com reports a 12-month median of $852,000 (+16% YoY) with a 27-day DOM. The 2024 average tax bill is $15,748 on a 3.965% rate. River Edge is the Bergen County community that buyers find when they've looked past the headline names and done the research on which community actually delivers the school quality, transit access, and community character that the price point promises.
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Two PVL Stations — River Edge + New Bridge Landing
Pascack Valley Line · Hoboken Terminal coverage
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River Dell DFG I — 11.5:1 Regional · Top Bergen
River Dell HS + MS · shared w/ Oradell · 1,606 students
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Hackensack River — Named for the Waterway
76.2% homeownership · 27% foreign-born · 28.4% Asian
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Median ~$700K–$950K SFH
Homes.com $852K +16% · 27-day DOM · strong
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1.85 Sq Mi · 12,000 Residents · Family-Oriented
DFG I K–6 district + River Dell 7–12 pipeline
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Kiddie Wonderland Site — 1951–1958
Historic amusement park · Main St / Hackensack River
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
River Edge has two NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line stations covering both ends of the borough, Route 4 and I-80 for highway access, and an average commute of 35.3 minutes that reflects the community's practical central Bergen positioning.
Hoboken Terminal (Train)
NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line · River Edge or New Bridge Landing Station
~40–50
minutes by train
Penn Station NYC (Train)
PVL → Secaucus Junction → Penn Station
~55–65
minutes total
George Washington Bridge
Via Rt-4 E / local roads · ~15 miles
~20–30
minutes by car (off-peak)
Hackensack / HackensackUMC
Via River Rd S · ~3 miles
~8
minutes by car
Paramus / Emerson
Via Rt-4 W / kinderkamack Rd · ~8–10 miles
~15
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
River Edge runs its own PreK–6 district (11.8:1, DFG I) feeding into the River Dell Regional School District (grades 7–12, 11.5:1, DFG I) — a highly respected pipeline shared with Oradell, with River Dell MS in River Edge and River Dell HS in Oradell.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Edge Elementary Schools (2) River Edge Elementary SD · 410 Bogert Rd · PreK–6 |
PreK – 6 | Public | 11.8 : 1 | DFG I · A |
| River Dell Middle School River Dell Regional SD · 230 Woodland Ave · River Edge · Gr 7–8 |
7 – 8 | Regional | 11.5 : 1 | DFG I · A |
| River Dell High School River Dell Regional SD · Oradell · Gr 9–12 · 1,606 total |
9 – 12 | Regional | 11.5 : 1 | DFG I · Top Bergen |
River Edge Elementary SD: PreK–6 · 2 schools · 1,189 students (2022–23) · 11.8:1 · DFG I. River Dell Regional SD: Grades 7–12 · River Dell MS (230 Woodland Ave, River Edge) + River Dell HS (Oradell) · 1,606 students · 11.5:1 · DFG I. The school pipeline is shared with Oradell — neighboring borough. Bergen County Academies (BCA, Hackensack, ~8 min) accessible for qualifying students.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes River Edge River Edge
Explore the Hackensack River waterfront, the Kiddie Wonderland legacy, the Korean-American and diverse international community character, and the family-oriented borough whose school pipeline and two train stations have made it one of central Bergen County's most consistently chosen family destinations.
Main Street & River Road Commercial Corridor
River Edge's commercial corridors — Main Street and River Road — provide the everyday dining, grocery, and retail infrastructure for a family-oriented community of 12,000. Local restaurants, diners, and neighborhood establishments serve the borough's professional family population. For a 1.85-square-mile community, River Edge's in-borough commercial character is practical and community-oriented rather than destination dining — residents access Hackensack (3 minutes), Oradell, and New Milford for broader dining options, while Main Street serves the daily and weekly needs of the community.
Main St · River Rd · Local Restaurants · Diners · Neighborhood Scale
Korean-American Community — 11% of Borough
Korean Americans comprise approximately 11% of River Edge's population — one of the higher concentrations in central Bergen County outside the GWB corridor communities. The broader 28.4% Asian population includes significant Korean, Korean-American, and South Asian families who have settled in River Edge specifically for the River Dell DFG I school pipeline. Korean restaurants, Korean groceries, and Korean community establishments accessible in River Edge and the adjacent New Milford / Hackensack corridor reflect the borough's growing Korean-American character. The Korean Parent Partnership Organization at nearby BCA reflects the broader Korean-American community investment in academic excellence across central Bergen County.
Korean American 11% · 28.4% Asian · Central Bergen · DFG I School Driver
HackensackUMC — 8 Minutes from River Edge
HackensackUMC — Bergen County's top hospital and largest employer — is approximately 8 minutes south via River Road. For River Edge residents, this proximity means that the community with one of Bergen County's best school pipelines also sits 8 minutes from Bergen County's top hospital. The combination of DFG I schools + PVL train access + HackensackUMC proximity at the $700K–$950K SFH price tier is the specific package that informed central Bergen County buyers have discovered and continue to choose.
~8 min HackensackUMC · Bergen's Top Hospital · River Road Direct
Hackensack River & Waterway Character
The Hackensack River runs along River Edge's western border — giving the borough its name and its defining natural character. The river provides waterway access, scenic natural landscape, and the connection to the broader Hackensack River Greenway that runs through central Bergen County from Oradell to the Meadowlands. Coles Brook intersects with the Hackensack River at the end of Main Street — the site of the former Kiddie Wonderland amusement park (1951–1958). The river character distinguishes River Edge from neighboring communities that are purely residential without a waterway identity.
Hackensack River · Western Border · Waterway · Greenway · Coles Brook
Kiddie Wonderland — River Edge's Lost Amusement Park (1951–1958)
Kiddie Wonderland was a children's amusement park that operated in River Edge from 1951 to 1958 — featuring a train ride, carousel, and small roller coaster — located at the end of Main Street where the Hackensack River intersects with Coles Brook. The site was later converted into apartments. For a 1.85-square-mile community, having hosted a functioning amusement park for seven years in living memory reflects the borough's post-WWII family suburban identity. The Kiddie Wonderland site is a community memory marker that distinguishes River Edge's historical character from the purely post-suburban development that came after.
Kiddie Wonderland 1951–1958 · Train · Carousel · Main St · Hackensack River · History
Hackensack (~8 min) · New Milford (~5 min) · Paramus (~15 min)
Hackensack's Main Street commercial district and HackensackUMC employment corridor are approximately 8 minutes south. New Milford's commercial corridor (with Korean grocery and international options) is approximately 5 minutes west. Garden State Plaza and Paramus (Whole Foods, Bergen Town Center) are approximately 15 minutes west. River Edge's central Bergen positioning gives it multi-directional commercial access without hosting major retail infrastructure in-borough — the community's residential character is preserved by this practical surrounding commercial ecosystem.
~8 min Hackensack · ~5 min New Milford · ~15 min Paramus GSP
Two PVL Stations — Unique Coverage for a 1.85 Sq Mi Borough
River Edge has two NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line stations — River Edge Station and New Bridge Landing Station — serving the northern and southern portions of the borough respectively. For a 1.85-square-mile community, two stations is exceptional coverage and reflects the borough's position at the center of the PVL corridor. Both stations connect to Hoboken Terminal in approximately 40–50 minutes. The dual-station coverage means that virtually every residential address in River Edge is within walking distance of a PVL station — a transit accessibility that most Bergen County communities cannot claim for even one station, let alone two.
Two PVL Stations · 1.85 Sq Mi · River Edge + New Bridge Landing · Walk to Train
Hackensack River Waterfront & Borough Parks
The Hackensack River waterfront along River Edge's western border provides natural open space, scenic river access, and the connection to the Hackensack River Greenway trail system. Borough parks and recreational facilities — including sports fields, playgrounds, and community spaces — serve the family-oriented community of 12,000. The river waterfront is River Edge's most distinctive natural asset, providing the kind of waterway character that inland central Bergen communities lack entirely.
Hackensack River · Waterfront Parks · Greenway · Sports Fields · Community Spaces
River Dell MS In River Edge — The School Pipeline
River Dell Middle School is located at 230 Woodland Avenue in River Edge itself — meaning that River Edge students spend their 7th and 8th grade years in a school within their own borough before transitioning to River Dell High School in neighboring Oradell. The in-borough middle school reflects the tight geographic integration of the River Edge-Oradell regional school partnership. The combined River Dell Regional district (11.5:1, DFG I, 1,606 students) is consistently rated among central Bergen County's most respected school partnerships at this price tier.
River Dell MS in River Edge · 230 Woodland Ave · 7–8 · Then Oradell for HS
HackensackUMC (~8 min) · Valley Hospital (~15 min)
HackensackUMC (Hackensack, ~8 min south via River Road) is Bergen County's top hospital. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) is approximately 15 minutes northwest. Bergen Community College (Paramus) approximately 15 minutes southwest. River Edge's positioning directly north of Hackensack — Bergen County's county seat and healthcare hub — gives it exceptional institutional access proportionate to its 1.85-square-mile scale.
~8 min HackensackUMC · Valley Hospital ~15 min · Bergen CC ~15 min
River Edge Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving a family-oriented community of 12,000 where 76.2% of housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% of residents are Asian — primarily Korean-American families attracted by the River Dell DFG I school pipeline. Korean-language resources reflect the borough's growing Korean-American community. The library's children's programming serves the family demographic that two PVL stations, DFG I schools, and Hackensack River access attract to River Edge.
Civic · BCCLS · Korean Resources · Family Programming · Community
River Dell DFG I — The School Pipeline That Drives River Edge
The River Edge–Oradell school pipeline — River Edge Elementary SD (PreK–6, DFG I) → River Dell MS (Gr 7–8, in River Edge) → River Dell HS (Gr 9–12, in Oradell) — is the school community that defines River Edge's buyer profile. DFG I is Bergen County's second-highest socioeconomic classification, and the River Dell Regional district consistently earns strong reviews for academic quality and community investment. For families whose primary purchase criterion is a reputable school pipeline at a sub-$950K SFH price tier — River Edge's dual-district access (River Edge Elementary feeding into River Dell Regional) is the specific answer central Bergen County's school research produces.
DFG I Both Districts · River Dell Pipeline · Sub-$950K SFH · School Research Answer
Named for the River — Hackensack River Identity
River Edge was originally incorporated as "Riverside" — a name reflecting the borough's defining geographic relationship with the Hackensack River — and renamed River Edge for the same reason. The river waterfront at Coles Brook and the end of Main Street was the site of Kiddie Wonderland (1951–1958). The Hackensack River Greenway connects River Edge to the broader central Bergen County watershed trail system. For a 1.85-square-mile borough, the waterway identity gives River Edge a natural character anchor that its small land area alone could not otherwise provide.
Named for River · Originally Riverside · Hackensack Greenway · Waterway Identity
76.2% Homeownership — The Borough's Stability Foundation
River Edge's 76.2% homeownership rate — above the national average of 65.2% — reflects the borough's stable, long-tenure ownership community. Families who choose River Edge for the school pipeline tend to stay for the duration of their children's education and often beyond. The 27% foreign-born population reflects the sustained inflow of international families — Korean, South Asian, and other — who have done the Bergen County school research and specifically chosen River Edge for the DFG I pipeline at a practical price point. The homeownership stability and the research-driven newcomer flow create a community of long-term owners and committed new families simultaneously.
76.2% Homeownership · Stability · Long-Tenure Owners · Research-Driven Newcomers
In-Borough Retail & River Road Corridor
River Edge's Main Street and River Road corridors provide everyday grocery, pharmacy, and local retail access for the borough's 12,000 residents. The in-borough commercial infrastructure is practical and community-scale — appropriate for a 1.85-square-mile borough that benefits from being 8 minutes from Hackensack's commercial district and 15 minutes from Paramus's mega-retail corridor. Korean specialty markets and international grocery access via New Milford (5 minutes west) serves the borough's significant Korean-American and Asian population.
Main St · River Rd · In-Borough Grocery · Korean Specialty ~5 min New Milford
Hackensack (~8 min) · New Milford (~5 min) · Paramus (~15 min)
Hackensack's Main Street and HackensackUMC employment corridor (approximately 8 minutes south) provides commercial density including ShopRite, restaurant row, and the county seat's full retail. New Milford's commercial corridor (approximately 5 minutes west) provides Korean grocery and international options. Garden State Plaza / Bergen Town Center (Whole Foods, Nordstrom, AMC 16-screen) approximately 15 minutes southwest. River Edge sits at the intersection of three commercial ecosystems, none of which require hosting major retail within the borough itself.
~8 min Hackensack · ~5 min New Milford · ~15 min Paramus GSP Whole Foods
HackensackUMC (~8 min) · Valley Hospital (~15 min)
HackensackUMC — Bergen County's #1 employer and top hospital — is approximately 8 minutes south via River Road. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) approximately 15 minutes northwest. Bergen Community College (Paramus) approximately 15 minutes southwest. The combination of DFG I schools + PVL train + HackensackUMC 8 minutes away at the $700K–$950K SFH tier is the specific central Bergen package that River Edge delivers and that buyers who have done the research specifically target.
~8 min HackensackUMC · Valley Hospital ~15 min · Bergen CC ~15 min
By the Numbers
River Edge at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 1.85 sq mi · est. 1894
Population
~11,995–12,091
76.2% homeown. · 28.4% Asian · 27% foreign-born
Median Sale Price
~$700K–$950K SFH
Homes.com $852K +16% · 27-day DOM
Avg Tax Bill (2024)
$15,748
3.965% rate · NJ official data
Train Stations
Two PVL Stations
River Edge + New Bridge Landing · Hoboken ~45 min
School Pipeline
DFG I K–6 + River Dell 7–12
11.8:1 elementary · 11.5:1 regional · DFG I both
Zip Code
07661
Hackensack River border · originally "Riverside"
HackensackUMC
~8 Minutes
Bergen's top hospital · River Road direct
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near River Edge
Buyers considering River Edge often explore these neighboring central Bergen communities — all within 10 minutes, many sharing the River Dell school pipeline or adjacent along the Hackensack River corridor.
Oradell
Adjacent · River Dell partner · River Dell HS here · NJ Transit
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New Milford
Adjacent · central Bergen · NJ Transit bus · $650K tier
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Hackensack
Adjacent S · BCA · HackensackUMC · county seat
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Emerson
Adjacent · PVL · NV/Emerson HS · "Family Town"
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Paramus
Adjacent · 1.43% eff. rate · GSP · DFG GH
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Bergenfield
Nearby · NJ Transit · diverse · "Little Manila"
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Dumont
Nearby · NJ Transit · family · up 24.8% YoY
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Teaneck
Nearby · diverse · FDU · strong schools
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Ridgewood
Nearby · DFG J prestige · two train lines · $1.3M+
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
11.3K
11.3K in 2020
Density
6.1K
per square mile
Households
4.1K
40 With Children
Gender
47% / 53%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
74% / 26%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: -- Years
No Data
Education Level
No Data
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (5)Middle Schools (3)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
9/10
Cherry Hill School
410 Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
Public
PK - 6
No
14:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
8/10
Roosevelt School
711 Summit Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
Public
KG - 6
No
15:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Stepping Stone Learning Center
340 Bogert Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
Private
PK - KG
Yes
3:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
St Peter Academy
431 5th Ave, River Edge, NJ 07661
Private
PK - 8
Yes
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Yeshiva of North Jersey
666 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661
Private
PK - 8
Yes
11:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
Amenities & Attractions
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MLS# 26023465
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MLS# 26023199
Listed by Patrick Sanzari, Jr. of Tudor Realty Inc.
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Common Questions
River Edge, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in River Edge — central Bergen's most quietly excellent family borough, with two PVL train stations, DFG I schools (River Edge Elementary + River Dell Regional), HackensackUMC 8 minutes away, Hackensack River waterfront, $852K median (+16%), and 27-day DOM.
River Edge is a strong, fast-appreciating market with consistent demand from research-driven family buyers. Homes.com reports a 12-month median of $852,000 (+16% YoY) with a 27-day average DOM — one of central Bergen County's most impressive appreciation rates at this price tier. Zillow ZHVI $691,800 (reflects all housing types including rentals, pulling the average below the SFH market). Rocket Homes list median $750,000 (April 2025, 28-day listing age, +13.8% YoY). True SFH working range approximately $700K–$950K. The 16% YoY appreciation and 27-day DOM reflect a community where the specific combination of DFG I school pipeline, two PVL stations, HackensackUMC 8 minutes, and Hackensack River character consistently draws motivated buyers who have done their Bergen County research. Talk to us about current River Edge market conditions →
The practical range: smaller capes and ranches: $600K–$750K. Standard colonials in good condition: $750K–$900K. Larger or updated homes: $900K–$1.1M+. Homes.com $852K 12-month median is a reliable SFH benchmark. The Zillow $691K ZHVI reflects the full housing stock including the borough's rental and multi-family inventory pulling the all-types average below the SFH market. For buyers targeting SFH specifically, $725K–$875K is the most active tier. The 27-day DOM means well-priced, move-in-ready homes attract multiple offers — market readiness and pre-approval are essential.
River Edge's housing stock reflects its post-WWII suburban family character. Single-family colonials, Cape Cods, and ranch-style homes — the primary ownership type, on standard lots with the suburban character that defines central Bergen County residential neighborhoods. Townhouses and condominiums — providing entry-level purchase options and downsizer alternatives at lower price points than SFH. Bergen Real Estate notes: "Housing in River Edge is primarily composed of single-family homes, including colonials, cape cods, and ranch-style properties." For buyers targeting the school pipeline as their primary criterion, the SFH stock is what delivers the best long-term value — 76.2% homeownership and consistent DFG I school demand keep quality SFH appreciating steadily.
River Edge has two NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line stations — River Edge Station and New Bridge Landing Station — providing PVL coverage across both the northern and southern portions of the 1.85-square-mile borough. Both connect to Hoboken Terminal in approximately 40–50 minutes. Penn Station via Secaucus Junction: approximately 55–65 minutes. The two-station coverage means virtually every address in River Edge is within walking or short driving distance of a PVL station. By car: GWB approximately 20–30 minutes via Route 4; Midtown approximately 35–50 minutes. Average resident commute is 35.3 minutes — reflecting the mix of train commuters and car commuters to Bergen County employment centers (Hackensack 8 min, Paramus 15 min). For a 1.85-square-mile borough to have two NJ Transit stations is genuinely exceptional transit coverage.
River Edge's school pipeline is the borough's most powerful buying argument. The River Edge Elementary School District (PreK–6, 2 schools, 1,189 students, 11.8:1, DFG I) provides foundational education in-borough, then students enter the River Dell Regional School District — River Dell Middle School (230 Woodland Avenue, River Edge, Grades 7–8) followed by River Dell High School (Oradell, Grades 9–12) — 1,606 combined students, 11.5:1, DFG I. DFG I is Bergen County's second-highest socioeconomic classification. The River Dell Regional partnership with Oradell creates a high-school community of combined River Edge and Oradell students — approximately 18,000 residents in the combined catchment — at a ratio and investment level that Bergen Real Estate describes as "highly rated." Bergen County Academies (BCA, Hackensack, ~8 min) accessible for qualifying students.
River Edge's general tax rate is 3.965%. The official 2024 average residential tax bill is $15,748 (NJ Division of Taxation). On a $750K home, expect approximately $20,000–$29,740 per year. On an $850K home, approximately $22,700–$33,700. The 3.965% rate is Bergen County's higher tier — comparable to New Milford (4.035%, highest), Elmwood Park (3.202%), and above Oradell (the River Dell HS partner community). The $15,748 average bill reflects the full investment in both the River Edge Elementary SD and River Dell Regional SD. For buyers doing the DFG I school comparison: River Edge's $15,748 average bill delivers DFG I access through two school districts — a school investment that compounds from PreK through 12th grade. Tax bills due quarterly.
The central Bergen school pipeline comparison: Oradell — adjacent, River Dell partner (same HS), NJ Transit PVL, quieter, more established, slightly higher price tier, lower rate than River Edge — same River Dell HS, different elementary and community character. New Milford — adjacent west, own K–12 DFG FG (lower than DFG I), 4.035% rate (highest Bergen), $13,425 avg bill, NJ Transit bus, central position, lower price tier. Hackensack — adjacent south, most affordable, BCA, county seat, HackensackUMC employer. River Edge — 3.965% rate, $15,748 avg bill, DFG I (both districts), two PVL stations, Hackensack River, $852K median +16%, 27-day DOM, HackensackUMC 8 min. Key: River Edge's 3.965% rate is Bergen's higher tier, but the $15,748 bill is moderate for the DFG I school investment and two-station transit access it delivers.
Yes. The 16% YoY appreciation, 27-day DOM, and consistent buyer demand from research-driven families reflect a market that is structurally strong. The buyer pool is specific and motivated: Korean-American and South Asian professional families targeting DFG I school access; families who want two PVL stations and car access to HackensackUMC; central Bergen buyers priced out of Ridgewood and Glen Rock who have done the school comparison research; and the broader professional family community that Bergen Real Estate describes as River Edge's core demographic. Spring (March–May) is strongest; the school-motivated buyer pool is active year-round. Get a free River Edge home valuation →
Homes.com: 27-day average DOM — one of central Bergen County's fastest for a community at this price tier. Rocket Homes: 28-day average listing age (April 2025). Well-priced SFH at $750K–$875K in spring: typically 2–4 weeks. Key selling messages: Two NJ Transit PVL stations in a 1.85-square-mile borough, DFG I school pipeline (River Edge Elementary + River Dell Regional), HackensackUMC 8 minutes south via River Road, Hackensack River waterfront, $852K median +16% YoY, 76.2% homeownership community stability, Korean-American and professional Asian community infrastructure, Bergen Real Estate "highly rated" schools. The school pipeline and dual-station transit are the two most powerful differentiators from neighboring New Milford and Hackensack. Learn how we sell homes in River Edge →
River Edge is central Bergen County's most quietly excellent family borough — and "quietly" is the operative word. The community doesn't market itself aggressively; it draws buyers who have researched Bergen County thoroughly enough to find it. The Hackensack River runs along the western edge — the borough was originally called Riverside and renamed for its relationship with the water. Kiddie Wonderland ran rides at the end of Main Street from 1951 to 1958; the site became apartments, and the borough became what it is now: a 1.85-square-mile community where two PVL train stations serve 12,000 residents, where the River Dell DFG I school pipeline connects PreK to 12th grade, where HackensackUMC is 8 minutes away, and where 76.2% of housing units are owned by families who chose this borough deliberately and stay for years. The 28.4% Asian community — including the Korean-American families who have specifically researched the DFG I school pipeline — reflects the same pattern of deliberate choice that defines River Edge's ownership culture. River Edge is the answer that central Bergen County's school research produces when buyers do it thoroughly.