River Vale township, New Jersey
River Vale township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
River Vale township is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 10,555. The land area covers 4.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 10,555 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.6 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,521 | ±172 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,547 | ±173 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,521 | ±172 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 26 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $775,000 | ±$38,197 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,455 | ±$1,365 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $213,666 | ±$13,736 |
| Per Capita Income | $90,033 | ±$8,651 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% | ±1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 185 | ±100 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,118 | ±372 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 10,407 (2024)
ID: 170255
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER / ASSESSOR
406 RIVERVALE RD, RIVER VALE NJ 07675-5798
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GUS Population: 978,641 (2024)
ID: 170097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1 BERGEN COUNTY PLZ, RM 580, HACKENSACK NJ 07601-7061
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | BRONX, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Mandl School-The College of Allied Health
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College | 17.3 mi away | 254 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019-5516 |
2122473434136
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58 STREET BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 127 EAST 58TH STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10022 |
(212) 759-7358
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Lia Schorr Institute of Cosmetic Skin Care Training
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College Vocational | 17.3 mi away | 57 west 57 street suite 1409, New York, NY, 10019 |
2124869541
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53RD STREET LIBRARY
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Library | 17.6 mi away | 18 WEST 53RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10019 |
(212) 714-8400
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Weill Medical College of Cornell University
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College | 17.5 mi away | 1300 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065 |
2127461050
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ROOSEVELT ISLAND BRANCH
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Library | 17.7 mi away | 504 MAIN STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10044 |
(212) 308-6243
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Circle in the Square Theatre School
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College | 17.5 mi away | 1633 Broadway, New York, NY, 10019-6795 |
2123070388
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KATHERINE STEFFENS ANNEX
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 1007 RIVERSIDE STATION BLVD., SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094 |
(201) 330-2083
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Memorial Hospital School of Radiation Therapy Technology
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College | 17.5 mi away | 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065-6007 |
2126396835
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TERENCE CARDINAL COOKE-CATHEDRAL BRANCH
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 560 LEXINGTON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, 10022 |
(212) 752-3824
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at DOBBS FERRY-ARDSLEY, NY US, located 9.0 miles from River Vale township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.8° | 23.1° | 31.4° | 3.87" | 9.4" |
| February | 42.9° | 24.5° | 33.7° | 3.30" | 10.9" |
| March | 50.7° | 31.0° | 40.9° | 4.37" | 5.8" |
| April | 62.8° | 40.1° | 51.4° | 4.26" | 0.7" |
| May | 73.0° | 49.5° | 61.3° | 4.27" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.8° | 58.8° | 69.8° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.6° | 64.4° | 75.0° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.9° | 63.2° | 73.5° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.9° | 56.1° | 66.5° | 4.61" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 45.1° | 55.3° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| November | 54.4° | 36.0° | 45.2° | 3.88" | 0.3" |
| December | 44.5° | 28.6° | 36.6° | 4.70" | 5.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tappan borough | Borough | 1.3 mi | — |
| Harrington Park borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| Hillsdale borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| Westwood borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Park Ridge borough | Borough | 2.5 mi | — |
| Emerson borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400363690. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.