Source: ACS Data, U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter, 2022
The population is moderately small and very sparse
Population Size
8,352
people
Land Area
5.3
square miles
Population Density
1,590
people per square mile
Upper Saddle River is named for the Saddle River, a tributary that runs through the borough and was named by early Scottish-American settlers after the village of Saddell in Scotland. The "upper" moniker was added to differentiate itself from the neighboring borough to its south, Saddle River.
Old Stone Church
Located 28 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan
Standout Feature
The tiered public elementary school program, which is divided into two schools - one that covers grades kindergarten through second grade, and another that covers grades third through fifth grade - thus providing a more intimate educational environment for the borough's youngest students
Upper Saddle River is a borough located in northern New Jersey within Bergen County. The borough is co-terminus with the Upper Saddle River School District (covering pre-kindergarten through 8th grade) and part of the Northern Highlands Regional School District (covering 9th through 12th grades), which it shares with nearby Allendale, Saddle River, and Ho-Ho-Kus (also identified by Blue Jay Towns). The borough is served by the Upper Saddle River Library. Commuter rail access to New York City is available from Ramsey Route 17 Station and Ramsey Main Street Station in neighboring Ramsey.
Upper Saddle River is a peaceful, rural borough that belies its location in such a densely populated county. There are numerous community events held year-round at Lions Park, a spacious congregation spot along the Saddle River. Beyond the quiet, country living, residents cherish the sought-after public schools, green scenery, and close-knit community.
