New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Saddle River, NJ
About Saddle River
Saddle River is a quiet, equestrian-flavored borough in northern Bergen County, known for sprawling estates on large wooded lots, horse farms, and a rural-suburban feel with no real commercial center. It is one of New Jersey's priciest communities, and its historic Dutch stone houses — many documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey — give it a distinctive heritage character alongside luxury new construction.
Home prices in Saddle River
The median listing price in Saddle River is $3,375,000.
Top places in Saddle River
- Rindlaub Park — borough park with ballfields, tennis courts, playground, and walking paths.
- Borough of Saddle River Town Hall — municipal complex (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Historic Dutch stone houses — the Ackerman House (shown in the Commons photo below), Ackerman-Dater House, Van Buskirk houses, and others documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey.
- Joe Jefferson Clubhouse — 1925 bungalow-style former private fishing club (National Register-listed) that hosted Ernest Hemingway (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Saddle River Road / East Allendale Road corridor — scenic drives through the borough's estate areas.
Commuting from Saddle River
- No train station in Saddle River.
- Nearest NJ Transit rail stations: Allendale (~1.7 miles), Ho-Ho-Kus (~2.5 miles), and Ramsey Route 17 (~3.8 miles), per search results read September 24, 2026. These serve the Main and Bergen County lines; trips to NY Penn Station generally require a transfer at Secaucus Junction.
- Driving to Midtown Manhattan is typically roughly 35–50 minutes off-peak, longer with traffic (approximate).
Schools in Saddle River
Public schools: Saddle River School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Saddle River FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Saddle River, NJ?
The median listing price in Saddle River is $3,375,000. Qualified - How is the commute from Saddle River, NJ?
No train station in Saddle River. - Which school district serves Saddle River, NJ?
Saddle River is served by Saddle River School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.