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Upper Saddle River

New Jersey · 8,353 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 $198,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $956,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 133% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,353
+8%since 2000
from 7,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,590 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+10%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Upper Saddle River
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$198,542
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,635 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$87,944
+54%since 2000
from $57,239 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
84.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$956,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $595,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,643
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,929 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.8% in 2000
9.7% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(6,120)
Black1.5%(129)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(579)
Asian14.8%(1,240)
Other5.5%(463)
Diversity Score57.1%(4,766)
Diversity Score
57
+160%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey has about 8,353 residents according to the 2020 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 $198,542 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 $956,600, and the typical rent is about $2,643 a month.

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

About 67.2% 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 3.2% 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 1,155 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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