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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0237°N, 74.0926°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 87 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Saddle River has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.6").