Upper Saddle River, NJ

Upper Saddle River, NJ

At a Glance

How Upper Saddle River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Upper Saddle River a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Upper Saddle River residents earn a median household income of $246,719 , which is 228% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $105,062. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Upper Saddle River is $1,101,800 , 291% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,364,700. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 42.3% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Upper Saddle River reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 327/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

74.3% of adults in Upper Saddle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (120% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Upper 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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