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Upper Saddle River

New Jersey · 8,208 residents · 5.253 sq mi
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Upper Saddle River is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $175,399. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $938,000. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 151% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

8,208
+6%since 2000
from 7,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,563 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Upper Saddle River
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$175,399
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,635 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$73,639
+29%since 2000
from $57,239 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
85.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services20.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$938,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$2,001
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,929 in 2000
US average: $853
65.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
8.9% rent
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
40.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
15.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.3
+15%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(6,936)
Black0.9%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(169)
Asian6.3%(484)
Other0%
Diversity Score22%(1,701)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(6,809)
Black1.3%(108)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(355)
Asian10%(822)
Other3.2%(260)
Diversity Score40.4%(3,314)
40
+84%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
29.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
5.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
13.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
54.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
47.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
16.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.0%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey?

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey has about 8,208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey?

The typical household in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey earns about $175,399 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Saddle River, New Jersey expensive?

In Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $938,000, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey?

About 65.9% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey?

About 1.4% of people in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Upper Saddle River, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,010 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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