River Vale Township is located 2.3 miles northeast of Westwood Borough and 2.5 miles southeast of Park Ridge Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. According to 2007 census estimates, River Vale had a population of 9,571 residents. This tranquil Pascack Valley town is an ideal bedroom community for those who work in nearby in New York City.
River Vale is an affluent community whose residents enjoy quiet and peaceful, tree-lined streets, parks and open spaces, great schools and convenient access to New York City just 15 miles away. Schools in River Vale spend $10,138 per pupil, much more than the national average ($6,058 per pupil). The teacher student ration is 15:1 and almost 95% of students here graduate high school. Five percent of graduates living in River Vale have a 2-year college degree, 29.78% have a 4-year college degree and 18.32% have earned graduate degrees. This is notable in the per capita and average household incomes. The per capita income in River Vale Township is $50,983 (U.S. average $24,020) and the average household income is $109,695 (U.S. average $44,684). The unemployment rate in River Vale is lower (3.40%) than the national average (4.60%).
For those who love golf, River Vale is a paradise. There are more than 20 public, private and charter golf courses within five miles of the center of River Vale and many more within a ten-mile radius. Regardless of you skill level, you will be sure to find at least a few courses to call your favorites. These golf courses all add to the natural beauty of this small northern Jersey Township.