The Town FilesUpper Saddle River, New Jersey
Borough in Bergen County · population 8,353 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $1,108,700
- Household income
- $250,001
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 40.8
Upper Saddle River is a borough of 8,353 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $1,108,700, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for families than 99% of New Jersey towns, more upscale than 96% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 77% of New Jersey towns.
- #1 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Families in America
- #2 in The 25 Richest Small Towns in New Jersey
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Most Remote Workers
- #4 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in New Jersey
- #7 in The 50 Richest Small Towns in America
- #9 in The 50 Best Places for Families in America
How Upper Saddle River ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Upper Saddle River is worth $1,108,700, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $250,001, which is more affordable than 29% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $3,501 a month. 91.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Upper Saddle River | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,108,700 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $3,501 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $250,001 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.1% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Upper Saddle River
| People | Upper Saddle River | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.5% | — |
| Work from home | 36.8% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 36.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Upper Saddle River
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F. About 48.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.5 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 121 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upper Saddle River since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 7, 1962 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 7, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 8, 2021.
Severe weather in Bergen County since 1996
Bergen County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bergen County
Bergen County had 438,240 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,639 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Upper Saddle River itself the ACS puts it at 7.3%.
Public schools in Upper Saddle River
3 public schools with 1,093 students, about 9.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emil A. Cavallini Middle School | 6-8 | 387 | 9.7 |
| Edith A. Bogert Elementary School | 3-5 | 361 | 9.8 |
| Robert D Reynolds Primary School | PK-2 | 345 | 9.9 |
Towns near Upper Saddle River
- Ramsey, NJ2.5 mi · 14,798 people · home $697,300
- Airmont, NY2.5 mi · 10,166 people · home $710,700
- Allendale, NJ2.7 mi · 6,848 people · home $782,700
- Saddle River, NJ2.8 mi · 3,372 people · home $2,000,001
- Montvale, NJ2.8 mi · 8,436 people · home $709,700
- Chestnut Ridge, NY3.1 mi · 10,505 people · home $720,100
- Woodcliff Lake, NJ3.3 mi · 6,128 people · home $946,400
- Monsey, NY3.4 mi · 26,954 people · home $921,000
Upper Saddle River questions
Is Upper Saddle River, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Upper Saddle River scores better for retirees than 58% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 48%. 14.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Upper Saddle River?
The median owner-occupied home in Upper Saddle River is valued at $1,108,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $250,001, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $3,501 a month.
What is the weather like in Upper Saddle River?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 19.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.2 inches of precipitation a year and 32.5 inches of snow.
Does Upper Saddle River get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Upper Saddle River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 7, 1962. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)