Saddle River, NJ

Saddle River, New Jersey

Saddle River, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 8 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 20 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Saddle River has a population of 3,201.

The People and Families of Saddle River

In Saddle River, about 69% of adults are married. Lots of Saddle River people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Saddle River had a median family income of $152,169. People in Saddle River generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Saddle River enjoys an educated population. In the town, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the town. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Saddle River gave more campaign money ($67,250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Saddle River is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Saddle River Housing

Owners occupy 91% of the housing units in Saddle River. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Saddle River, 83% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Saddle River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Saddle River, NJ

Comparing Saddle River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Saddle River Almanac

Saddle River Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Saddle River Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Saddle River residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Saddle River Colleges

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