Living in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Saddle River · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Saddle River has 8,439 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $250,001 (141% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $1,108,700, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Upper Saddle River at a glance
- Population
- 8,439
- Median age
- 40.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $1,108,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 77.4%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Upper Saddle River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 144% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Upper Saddle River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Saddle River the median home value is $1,108,700, 233% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Upper Saddle River median household income
The median household income in Upper Saddle River is $250,001 and the income per person is $113,847. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Upper Saddle River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,817
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.13
Upper Saddle River demographics
- Population
- 8,439
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 2,694
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Saddle River ›
Education in Upper Saddle River
77.4% of adults 25 and older in Upper Saddle River have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Saddle River
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 36.8%
- Drive alone
- 47.1%
- Public transit
- 9.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Upper Saddle River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Saddle River | 8,439 | $250,001 | $1,108,700 | $3,501 |
| Ramsey | 14,805 | $160,996 | $697,300 | $2,245 |
| Airmont | 10,205 | $94,972 | $710,700 | $1,181 |
| Allendale | 6,865 | $160,162 | $782,700 | $2,590 |
| Saddle River | 3,389 | $212,143 | $2,000,001 | $2,211 |
| Montvale | 8,901 | $178,269 | $709,700 | $2,053 |
| Chestnut Ridge | 10,557 | $111,725 | $720,100 | $1,710 |
| Woodcliff Lake | 6,152 | $213,981 | $946,400 | $1,888 |
| Monsey | 28,160 | $47,629 | $921,000 | $1,892 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Saddle River, NJ?
The median household income in Upper Saddle River is $250,001, 141% 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 Upper Saddle River?
The median home value in Upper Saddle River is $1,108,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Upper Saddle River?
The median gross rent in Upper Saddle River is $3,501 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Upper Saddle River, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 141% higher than the New Jersey median; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 144% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%.
What is the median age in Upper Saddle River?
The median age in Upper Saddle River is 40.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Upper Saddle River?
The average commute to work in Upper Saddle River is 37 minutes; 36.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Saddle River?
The unemployment rate in Upper Saddle River is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Saddle River?
77.4% of adults in Upper 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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