Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
21%
Saddle Brook
Saddle Brook, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,216
Population
13,423
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Relish small-town community on the cusp of Manhattan
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Convenient
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Close-Knit
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Family-Friendly
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Bordering the Saddle River in northeastern New Jersey, Saddle Brook is a primarily residential suburb with a small-town feel and quick access to Manhattan. Saddle Brook’s business district stretches along Market Street, offering plenty of options for shopping and dining in addition to the nearby Outlets at Bergen Town Center, Westfield Garden State Plaza, and Paramus Park Mall.
Saddle Brook is known for its many recreational opportunities, from the 577-acre Saddle River County Park to the abundance of community athletic programs. Saddle Brook is also convenient to a host of golf and country clubs, such as Paramus Golf Course, Arcola Country Club, and the Ridgewood Country Club.
Saddle Brook residents enjoy convenience to excellent schools, quiet neighborhoods, and the metropolitan amenities of New York City. Access to the Broadway and Plauderville NJ Transit train stations and several major highways makes getting around from Saddle Brook simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$113,049
Average: $134,079
Education
3,979
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,668
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saddle Brook has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Saddle Brook, NJ is $2,209 for one bedroom, and $2,907 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saddle Brook has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,209/month
658 Sq Ft
House
$2,419/month
84 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,383/month
341 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saddle Brook, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Long Memorial Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
Helen I. Smith Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
325 Students
Public
Grades K-5
300 Students
Saddle Brook Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
810 Students
Saddle Brook Middle/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
810 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Bergen County Zoo
- Van Saun County Park
- Saddle River County Park
- Teaneck Creek Conservancy
- Rifle Camp Park Observatory
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.