Population 14,254 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Saddle Brook average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the New York area overall, where it has 2.79 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.78, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.3 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Saddle Brook skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Saddle Brook: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Saddle Brook
Renters in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.3% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Saddle Brook is about as common as it is nationally: 31.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider New York area (48.6%). Among homeowners, 41.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.9% of homes in Saddle Brook are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Saddle Brook has a lower vacancy rate than most New Jersey cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Saddle Brook is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,344 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,505 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,805 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,091 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$747 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Saddle Brook runs $2,091 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $747 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Saddle Brook
Bachelor's degrees in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.3% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.3% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Saddle Brook (35.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the New York area as a whole (43.6%). The share with a degree has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.0% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.4% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Saddle Brook have finished high school (91.4%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Compared with other New Jersey cities, though, Saddle Brook has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Saddle Brook
| Period | Saddle Brook | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Saddle Brook runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Saddle Brook compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Brook | 2.66 | 45.2 | 5.8% | 31.9% | 3.9% | 1963 | $2,091 | 35.3% | 91.4% | 4.0% |
| Rochelle Park | 2.47 | 46.6 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 2.4% | 1958 | $1,992 | 48.5% | 94.7% | 8.6% |
| Elmwood Park | 2.92 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 42.7% | 5.3% | 1960 | $2,080 | 34.8% | 90.6% | 7.4% |
| Maywood | 2.64 | 45.0 | 6.7% | 30.9% | 3.3% | 1950 | $2,101 | 46.5% | 91.9% | 7.6% |
| Garfield | 2.98 | 38.1 | 12.2% | 55.3% | 7.1% | 1954 | $1,723 | 25.0% | 85.2% | 6.9% |
| Lodi | 2.75 | 41.1 | 14.4% | 57.4% | 6.3% | 1959 | $1,678 | 28.0% | 85.3% | 7.3% |
| Fair Lawn | 2.98 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 22.0% | 4.2% | 1952 | $2,093 | 64.1% | 96.5% | 6.6% |
| Hackensack | 2.38 | 42.9 | 10.4% | 63.3% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,925 | 41.3% | 86.8% | 7.4% |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 2.76 | 43.7 | 13.0% | 34.7% | 4.9% | 1954 | $1,701 | 44.1% | 95.3% | 4.2% |
| River Edge | 2.72 | 44.4 | 3.7% | 23.8% | 2.9% | 1954 | $1,894 | 66.2% | 96.3% | 4.4% |
| Passaic | 3.37 | 32.3 | 28.0% | 76.2% | 4.0% | 1942 | $1,473 | 17.6% | 67.8% | 12.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Saddle Brook. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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