salaryRent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,920 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New Jersey. It is number 63 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South River?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South River
| Size | South River | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,519 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,673 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,940 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,979 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South River overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South River, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South River
Life in South River
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South River?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $964 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $405,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,520 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South River, NJ?
Renting in South River costs a median of about $1,848 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in South River?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,920 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South River cheap or expensive?
South River is rated OK: rent takes 21.4% of the typical household income of $103,695. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South River?
The median homeowner in South River pays $7,882 a year in property taxes, about 1.95% of the median home value.
Is South River more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in South River?
The median home value in South River is $405,200, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
16,124 people live in South River. Numbers are typical (middle) values.