River Edge, NJ town hall & government
River Edge spent $15.5 million in the year to December 31, 2022, about $1,343 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach River Edge's government.
Who runs River Edge
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where River Edge's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 92%
- From the state 4%
- Other taxes & licenses 2%
- Sales taxes 1%
- Interest, fines & other 1%
- Fees & charges 1%
- From the federal government <1%
River Edge didn't report all of its 2022 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for River Edge
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. River Edge didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
River Dell Regional School District
River Edge's middle and high school district, shared with Oradell. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from New Jersey districts overall: 48% local, 46% state, 6% federal
- Local 73%
- State 25%
- Federal 2%
Of the $27,818 per pupil, $17,985 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Also serving River Edge: River Edge Borough School District ($22,558 per pupil).
Which schools River Edge kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in River Edge pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact River Edge's government
Who represents River Edge
River Edge is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Josh Gottheimer. Mikie Sherrill is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.