Saddle River, NJ

Saddle River, NJ

At a Glance

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)

Is Saddle River a Good Place to Live?

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 5.9% (64% 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 $2,201,022. 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 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 942/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

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