South River, NJ town hall & government
South River spent $26 million in the year to December 31, 2024, about $1,627 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach South River's government.
Who runs South River
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 If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.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 South River's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 59%
- Property taxes 28%
- Interest, fines & other 6%
- From the state 3%
- Sales taxes 3%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
- Fees & charges <1%
- From the federal government <1%
- From other local governments <1%
South River didn't report all of its 2024 figures to the Census Bureau, so most of these numbers are the Bureau's estimates.
Who works for South River
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate. South River didn't report its staffing to the Census Bureau, so these are the Bureau's estimates.
South River Borough School District
South River's K–12 school district. 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 30%
- State 63%
- Federal 7%
Of the $22,143 per pupil, $13,326 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.
Which schools South River kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in South River 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 South River's government
Who represents South River
South River is represented in Congress by Senators Cory A. Booker and Andy Kim and Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman. 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.