River Edge
A community guide to River Edge in New Jersey, the United States.
- Population
- 12,049 residents
- Region
- New Jersey
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 40.9287, -74.0399
History
The history of River Edge is bound up with the broader story of New Jersey. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, River Edge has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
River Edge is a populated place in New Jersey, the United States. The community supports 12,049 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of New Jersey. Its position within the broader regional network gives River Edge a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
River Edge offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in New Jersey: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of River Edge's residents. Visitors passing through River Edge encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
River Edge sits at approximate coordinates 40.9287 latitude and -74.0399 longitude within New Jersey. The terrain and natural features around River Edge reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Jersey road network providing the principal routes in and out.