About River Edge, NJ
River Edge is a suburb of New York City with a population of 11,510. River Edge is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in River Edge offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of River Edge tend to be liberal. The public schools in River Edge are highly rated.
History of River Edge, NJ
Riverside was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on June 30, 1894, as the Borough of Riverside from portions of Midland Township, at the height of the “Boroughitis” phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day. On December 1, 1930, the borough’s name was changed to River Edge.
