Living in Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saddle Brook · Census data 2020–2024
Saddle Brook has 14,419 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $129,073 (25% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $503,400, the median rent is $2,064/month.
Saddle Brook at a glance
- Population
- 14,419
- Median age
- 43.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $129,073State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $503,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,064/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Saddle Brook a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Saddle Brook
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saddle Brook the median home value is $503,400, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,064 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,014 a month in housing costs.
Saddle Brook median household income
The median household income in Saddle Brook is $129,073 and the income per person is $55,805. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Saddle Brook: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,623
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.61
Saddle Brook demographics
- Population
- 14,419
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 5,530
- Foreign-born
- 25.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saddle Brook ›
Education in Saddle Brook
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Saddle Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saddle Brook
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 8%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Saddle Brook vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Brook | 14,419 | $129,073 | $503,400 | $2,064 |
| Rochelle Park | 5,869 | $110,380 | $498,500 | $1,819 |
| Elmwood Park | 21,412 | $101,740 | $483,700 | $2,074 |
| Maywood | 10,093 | $117,912 | $533,500 | $1,854 |
| Garfield | 32,783 | $79,700 | $475,500 | $1,688 |
| Lodi | 26,082 | $89,305 | $475,000 | $1,714 |
| Fair Lawn | 35,610 | $144,574 | $564,700 | $1,917 |
| Hackensack | 46,057 | $84,277 | $393,700 | $1,911 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,115 | $123,734 | $552,900 | $1,700 |
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What is the median household income in Saddle Brook, NJ?
The median household income in Saddle Brook is $129,073, 25% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Saddle Brook?
The median home value in Saddle Brook is $503,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Saddle Brook?
The median gross rent in Saddle Brook is $2,064 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Saddle Brook, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Saddle Brook?
The median age in Saddle Brook is 43.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Saddle Brook?
The average commute to work in Saddle Brook is 24 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saddle Brook?
The unemployment rate in Saddle Brook is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saddle Brook?
36.6% of adults in Saddle Brook have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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