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Norwalk, CT vs River Edge, NJ

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Are people in River Edge older or younger than people in Norwalk?
- The Median Age in River Edge is 0.3 years younger than in Norwalk.

Are housing costs cheaper in River Edge or Norwalk?
- River Edge housing costs are 21.0% more expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, River Edge or Norwalk?
- The average commute for residents of River Edge is 8.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Norwalk.

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

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.

 Norwalk, CTRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,024329,725,481
 Median Income$91,434  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$527,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.83  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  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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