Township · New Jersey
River Vale Township, New Jersey
River Vale Township, township, in Bergen County, New Jersey. River Vale Township had 10,555 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,909 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,058 (±25). GEOID 3400363690.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,555
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,909 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,058 ±25
Median household income
$213,666
±$13,736 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$775,000
±$38,197 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$1,455
±$1,365 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is River Vale Township and what county is it in?
River Vale Township is a township in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 4.1 square miles of land, 2,435 residents per square mile in 2020.
River Vale Township is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in River Vale Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,555 people lived in River Vale Township on July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 9,909 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,058 (±25).
| Measure | River Vale Township | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,058±25 | 962,316 | +63 |
| Households | 3,521±172 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.85±0.14 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,547±173 | 369,613 | −244 |
River Vale Township's population since 2000
From 9,449 in 2000 to 10,555 in 2025: up 11.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for River Vale Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in River Vale Township?
The median resident of River Vale Township is 44.6 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.0%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 14.7%. 15.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | River Vale Township | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6±2.5 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7%±3.1 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±3.4 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 51.5%±3.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.3%±4.0 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.0%±6.2 pts | 51.3% | −12.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.7%±4.8 pts | 16.8% | +6.2 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±2.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.9%±3.9 pts | 31.8% | +5.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.7%±4.5 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 99.4%±0.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 71.9%±4.8 pts | 53.1% | +13.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.8%±4.5 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7%±5.9 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in River Vale Township earn?
Half of River Vale Township's 3,521 households earn less than $213,666 a year (±$13,736), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $188,494 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,172 after inflation. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | River Vale Township | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $213,666±$13,736 | $124,884 | +$25,172 |
| Mean household income | $253,247±$23,244 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $90,033±$8,651 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2%±1.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.3%±1.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.0%±2.0 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in River Vale Township?
Owners occupy 90.0% of River Vale Township's occupied homes and renters 10.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $775,000 by its owner (±$38,197).
| Measure | River Vale Township | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $775,000±$38,197 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,455±$1,365 | $1,914 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5%±19.5 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.0%±3.8 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.0%±3.8 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,547±173 | 369,613 | −244 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9%±11.0 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2%±5.0 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±2.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4%±1.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.2%±3.2 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is River Vale Township building?
Builders took permits for 152 new housing units in River Vale Township in 2025 (147 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 9 of 12 months), 14.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in River Vale Township work and get to work?
53.6% of River Vale Township's workers drive alone and 27.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.2 minutes.
| Measure | River Vale Township | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3%±3.9 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 53.6%±9.0 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2%±2.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 13.4%±4.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 27.0%±6.5 pts | 18.5% | +20.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.2 min±4.1 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in River Vale Township?
2 census tracts lie mostly in River Vale Township (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $188,417 (Tract 490.02) to $239,583 (Tract 490.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 490.02Bergen County | 5,434 | $188,417 |
| Tract 490.01Bergen County | 4,624 | $239,583 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in River Vale Township) · Census block assignment files
How does River Vale Township compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, River Vale Township is the 1,177th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 134th-most populous of 241 in New Jersey.
River Vale Township ranks 45th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 134th | 241 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 51st | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 354th | 787 |
| Median household income | 45th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 71st | 785 |
| Median home value | 92nd | 777 |
| Poverty rate | 534th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77th | 780 |
| Median age | 277th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 175th | 777 |
| Work from home | 109th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 55th | 787 |
River Vale Township's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, sortable · Compare River Vale Township with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for River Vale Township?
18 of the 57 figures for River Vale Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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