Borough · New Jersey
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Upper Saddle River, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Upper Saddle River had 8,650 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,353 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,439 (±24). GEOID 3475140.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,650
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,353 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,439 ±24
Median household income
$250,000 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$1,108,700
±$38,069 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$3,500 or more
The survey's top or bottom value; no margin is published
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Upper Saddle River and what county is it in?
Upper Saddle River is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 5.3 square miles of land, 1,590 residents per square mile in 2020.
Upper Saddle River is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Upper Saddle River, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,650 people lived in Upper Saddle River on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,353 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,439 (±24).
| Measure | Upper Saddle River | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,439 ±24 | 962,316 | +212 |
| Households | 2,694 ±151 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.13 ±0.17 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,817 ±170 | 369,613 | no clear change |
Upper Saddle River's population since 2000
From 7,741 in 2000 to 8,650 in 2025: up 11.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Upper Saddle River as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Upper Saddle River?
The median resident of Upper Saddle River is 40.8 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 14.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 14.3%. 18.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Upper Saddle River | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±4.3 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7% ±2.3 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.7% ±2.1 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 53.2% ±3.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.1% ±3.1 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.1% ±5.4 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.5 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 14.3% ±4.4 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.5% ±3.5 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.4% ±4.8 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.7% ±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 6.0% ±2.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±1.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 77.4% ±4.9 pts | 53.1% | +12.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.7% ±5.1 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5% ±5.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Upper Saddle River earn?
Half of Upper Saddle River's 2,694 households earn less than $250,000 or more a year (), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $195,109 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $54,892 after inflation. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Upper Saddle River | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 or more | $124,884 | +$54,892 |
| Mean household income | $354,786 ±$40,877 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $113,847 ±$13,388 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5% ±2.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.9% ±7.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% ±0.5 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 100.0% ±1.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Upper Saddle River?
Owners occupy 91.1% of Upper Saddle River's occupied homes and renters 8.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $1,108,700 by its owner (±$38,069). The median renter pays $3,500 or more a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Upper Saddle River | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,108,700 ±$38,069 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±24.8 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.1% ±4.3 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.9% ±4.3 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,817 ±170 | 369,613 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.4% ±4.7 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 7.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.3% ±6.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Upper Saddle River building?
Builders took permits for 193 new housing units in Upper Saddle River in 2025 (184 in single-family houses), 22.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Upper Saddle River work and get to work?
47.1% of Upper Saddle River's workers drive alone and 36.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Upper Saddle River | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1% ±4.6 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±3.9 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 47.1% ±10.0 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±2.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 9.1% ±3.2 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 36.8% ±11.5 pts | 18.5% | +28.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.8 min ±3.3 | 31.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Upper Saddle River?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Upper Saddle River (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $250,000 or more (Tract 532.01) to $250,000 or more (Tract 532.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 532.01Bergen County | 4,887 | $250,000 or more |
| Tract 532.02Bergen County | 3,552 | $250,000 or more |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Upper Saddle River) · Census block assignment files
How does Upper Saddle River compare with other places in New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Upper Saddle River is the 3,551st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 134th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Upper Saddle River ranks 1st of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 134th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 132nd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 476th | 787 |
| Median household income | 1st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 21st | 785 |
| Median home value | 18th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 1st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 377th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th | 780 |
| Median age | 512th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 149th | 777 |
| Work from home | 13th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 92nd | 787 |
Upper Saddle River's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Upper Saddle River?
14 of the 57 figures for Upper Saddle River on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Upper Saddle River are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Upper Saddle River.