Saddle River, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Rockland County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,358 Population 683/sq mi density
$236,985 Median Income $156,614 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $2,432,200 Zillow
$1,709 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
116 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$236,985 median income, 9.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $1,709/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Saddle River, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$236,985
215% above
$156,614 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $2,432,200
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
47% above
38.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
69% below
872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.3%
126% above
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
167% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
29% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Saddle River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Saddle River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
315%
Home Value
709%
Rent
147%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
226%
Unemployment
267%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Saddle River a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Saddle River residents earn a median household income of $236,985 , which is 215% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $156,614. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Saddle River is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,432,200. Median rent is $1,709/month, with 38.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Saddle River reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 872/100K.

Education

76.3% of adults in Saddle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (126% above the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Saddle River has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,358
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density683/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born21.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$236,985
Per Capita$156,614
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246

Housing

D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$1,709
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$2,432,200
Housing Units1,430
Rent Burden38.9%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property872/100K

Health

Obesity22.7%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,423/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation176 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+76.3%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18

Did You Know?

The median home in Saddle River was built in 1984.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
21.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.