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Living in Upper Saddle River, NJ
Explore Upper Saddle River and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match8.1 / 10
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Upper Saddle River at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population8,439
Median Household Income$250,001
Median Home Value$1,108,700
Median Gross Rent$3,501
Median Age40.8
Average Household Size3.1
Unemployment7.3%
Work From Home36.8%
Homeownership91.1%
Housing Vacancy4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Upper Saddle River is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Upper Saddle River Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Upper Saddle River and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Upper Saddle River
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$1,108,700
Median Gross Rent$3,501
Homeownership91.1%
Housing Vacancy4.4%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Upper Saddle River, NJ
Median Household Income$250,001
Unemployment7.3%
Work From Home36.8%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Upper Saddle River and how households are structured
Population8,439
Median Age40.8
Average Household Size3.1
Upper Saddle River is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Upper Saddle River
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Upper Saddle River point to warm summers, cold winters and a wetter annual rainfall pattern.
Average Summer High84.3°F
Average Winter Low19.9°F
Annual Rainfall47.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Upper Saddle River
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter conditions are worth comparing with your tolerance for cold, precipitation and seasonal driving.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Upper Saddle River is located in Bergen County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Bergen County.
County Intelligence
Upper Saddle River & Bergen County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Upper Saddle River is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Upper Saddle River.
Current NarrowTheList data for Upper Saddle River shows a population of about 8,439. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Bergen County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Upper Saddle River.
For someone considering a move to Upper Saddle River, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.
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