Living in Saddle River, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Saddle River · Census data 2020–2024
Saddle River has 3,389 residents with a median age of 52.8. The median household income is $212,143 (105% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $2,211/month.
Saddle River at a glance
- Population
- 3,389
- Median age
- 52.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $212,143State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,211/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Saddle River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 105% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 340% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Saddle River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Saddle River the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,211 per month, which is 39.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Saddle River median household income
The median household income in Saddle River is $212,143 and the income per person is $136,502. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Saddle River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,499
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.47
Saddle River demographics
- Population
- 3,389
- Median age
- 52.8
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.7%
- Households
- 1,354
- Foreign-born
- 26.4%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Saddle River ›
Education in Saddle River
70.4% of adults 25 and older in Saddle River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 35.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Saddle River
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.6%
Saddle River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle River | 3,389 | $212,143 | $2,000,001 | $2,211 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 6,152 | $213,981 | $946,400 | $1,888 |
| Ho-Ho-Kus | 4,270 | $250,001 | $1,092,500 | $2,857 |
| Waldwick | 10,164 | $177,962 | $588,500 | $3,446 |
| Allendale | 6,865 | $160,162 | $782,700 | $2,590 |
| Park Ridge | 9,406 | $171,029 | $706,200 | $2,257 |
| Hillsdale | 10,144 | $186,688 | $677,500 | $1,764 |
| Upper Saddle River | 8,439 | $250,001 | $1,108,700 | $3,501 |
| Washington | 9,323 | $180,133 | $664,000 | $2,357 |
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What is the median household income in Saddle River, NJ?
The median household income in Saddle River is $212,143, 105% 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 River?
The median home value in Saddle River is $2,000,001, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Saddle River?
The median gross rent in Saddle River is $2,211 per month, about 39.2% of household income.
Is Saddle River, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 105% higher than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 340% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Saddle River?
The median age in Saddle River is 52.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Saddle River?
The average commute to work in Saddle River is 27 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Saddle River?
The unemployment rate in Saddle River is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Saddle River?
70.4% of adults in Saddle River 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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