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Upper Saddle River, NJ


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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 9 miles NE of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 22 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is located in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. Upper Saddle River has a population of 7,741.

The People and Families of Upper Saddle River

In Upper Saddle River, about 78% of adults are married. Lots of Upper Saddle River people are married off. Large households are normal in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Upper Saddle River had a median family income of $132,401. People in Upper Saddle River generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Upper Saddle River than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Upper Saddle River, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Upper Saddle River.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Upper Saddle River gave more campaign money ($36,825) 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

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

Upper Saddle River Housing

Owners occupy 97% of the housing units in Upper Saddle River. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Upper Saddle River, 82% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpper Saddle River Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpper Saddle River Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUpper Saddle River People in Middle Class or Better
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyUpper Saddle River Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyUpper Saddle River College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyUpper Saddle River Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Upper Saddle River Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Upper Saddle River Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Upper Saddle River, NJ

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women96
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity65
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work22
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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