South River, NJ 08882 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

South River, NJ—08882

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$517,000

3.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$102,000

48.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

43.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,880

0.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,750

18.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,800

8.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — South River, NJ

As of Dec '25, the median home price in South River, NJ is $517,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.4%. This indicates that home prices in South River, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$517,000	3.4%
Single Family	$518,000	2.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — South River, NJ

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in South River, NJ is $2,380, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in South River, NJ is 1-bedrooms: $1,770, 3-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in South River, NJ are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 35.7% and 28.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,880	$2,380
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,770
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

5.0%

1 Bedroom

35.7%

2 Bedrooms

23.7%

3 Bedrooms

28.4%

4 Bedrooms

0.8%

5+ Bedrooms

6.4%

Property Listings — South River, NJ

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in South River, NJ is 30. This is a decrease of -35.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$560,000	12.0%
Listing Count	39	-16.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-16.0%
Days on Market	36	-43.0%

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Demographics — South River, NJ

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South River, NJ has a population of 16,000, which has remained stable by -0.1% over the past 5 years. South River, NJ is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 31.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,000	-0.1%
% Under 18	25.8%	9.3%
% Seniors	13.7%	-0.7%
% WFH	6.6%	153.8%
% w/ College Degree	31.1%	26.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, South River, NJ is a predominantly white area, with 53.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 10.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in South River, NJ is hispanic, making up 26.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 24.8% of the population in South River, NJ, and this percentage has decreased by 17.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	53.4%	-10.3%
% Black	11.8%	28.3%
% Hispanic	26.7%	8.5%
% Asian	4.3%	-4.4%
% Foreign Born	24.8%	-17.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — South River, NJ

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 173 mortgage originations in South River, NJ, of which 79.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 61.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in South River, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 14.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	173
% Conventional Loans	79.0%
% Government Loans	21.0%
% Investor Loans	6.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	14.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — South River, NJ

South River, NJ lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	193
Total Units Section 8	119
% Rentals under Section 8	6.4%
% Occupied Section 8	98.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$120	$1,750	$1,630
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,050
3 Bedroom	-$310	$2,800	$2,490
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,730

South River, NJ—08882

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South River, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South River, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South River, NJ

Demographics — South River, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South River, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South River, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South River, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

South River, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.1
Median Home Price	$517,000
Median Household Income	$102,000

South River, NJ—08882

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — South River, NJ

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — South River, NJ

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — South River, NJ

Demographics — South River, NJ

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — South River, NJ

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — South River, NJ

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — South River, NJ

Home Price to Income Ratio

South River, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

East Brunswick, NJ

Sayreville, NJ

Spotswood, NJ

Milltown, NJ

Edison, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

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