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South River

City in New Jersey, United States

Overview

South River, New Jersey is a small, diverse borough in Middlesex County best known for its tight-knit community and convenient access to nearby New Brunswick and major highways. Though quieter than its urban neighbors, it offers a welcoming suburban feel with local businesses and green spaces.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.45°, -74.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
73
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
76
Traffic Safety
73
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$3,130
Local Cost
$2,100
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
95
English
99
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
0.3°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-19.5°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1226 mm
Internet Speed
454 Mbps
Upload
148 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
8
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
115.0
Airport
JVI
Distance
20 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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