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Newark, DE vs River Edge, NJ

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Are people in River Edge older or younger than people in Newark?
- The Median Age in River Edge is 17.4 years older than in Newark.

Are housing costs cheaper in River Edge or Newark?
- River Edge housing costs are 96.1% more expensive than Newark housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, River Edge or Newark?
- The average commute for residents of River Edge is 13.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Newark.

Things to do in Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

Things to do in River Edge?
River Edge, NJ can be found nestled between New York City & Newark in Bergen County. Home to approximately 11,000 people this small borough offers easy access to popular attractions like the Meadowlands Sports Complex or Overpeck county park that boasts miles of hiking pathways through wetlands & forests with plenty of chances for bird watching or spotting wild animals from deer to foxes.

 Newark, DERiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,024329,725,481
 Median Income$61,646  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$325,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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Reviews for River Edge    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Over 19 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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