New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Upper Saddle River, NJ
$1,472,500Median listing price
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About Upper Saddle River
Upper Saddle River is a borough in northern Bergen County prized for its pre-Revolutionary War heritage. Quiet, wooded streets mix classic colonials with newer luxury homes; there is no real downtown, and the borough keeps a small-town, community-event feel along the Saddle River valley.
Home prices in Upper Saddle River
The median listing price in Upper Saddle River is $1,472,500.
Top places in Upper Saddle River
- Hopper-Goetschius House Museum — pre-Revolutionary War home run by the Upper Saddle River Historical Society; Tripadvisor's #1 listed attraction in the borough.
- Lions Park — flagship borough park at 236 Lake St with a gated playground, ballfields, walking paths, and a creekside trail.
- Historic stone houses — the Ennion House, Hopper House, and Terhune-Hopper House (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Hess Park — playground and neighborhood park.
- Upper Saddle River Public Library.
Commuting from Upper Saddle River
- No train station in Upper Saddle River.
- Nearest NJ Transit rail: Allendale (listed by Moovit as the nearest station, about an 11-minute walk from the town's edge), Ramsey Route 17 (~2.6 miles), and Ramsey Main Street; Mahwah station (~3.2 miles) is also nearby. These serve the Main/Bergen County Lines; trips to NY Penn Station generally require a transfer at Secaucus Junction (per Moovit results read September 24, 2026).
- Bus: ShortLine Hudson coach service operates from Rt 17 & Lake St.
- Driving to Midtown Manhattan is typically roughly 35–50 minutes off-peak, longer with traffic (approximate).
Schools in Upper Saddle River
Public schools: Upper 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.
Upper Saddle River FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Upper Saddle River, NJ?
The median listing price in Upper Saddle River is $1,472,500. Dropped (under $1.5M) - How is the commute from Upper Saddle River, NJ?
No train station in Upper Saddle River. - Which school district serves Upper Saddle River, NJ?
Upper Saddle River is served by Upper Saddle River School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.