At a Glance
Median Income
$236,985
$156,614 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $2,432,200
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
38.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
76.3%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
6.7% smoking rate
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)
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.