Upper Saddle River, NJ

Is Upper Saddle River, NJ (Borough Center) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe204

Medium207

Low357

Other1330

3 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved0

Assault0

Other3

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers report a possible traffic stop involving a silver Honda Accord with Connecticut plates in the center lane near a highway exit.	South St, Haverstraw, NY 10927	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, units were sent to a possible downed wire on the side of a house near Lafayette Avenue in Haverstraw. The caller was unsure if the line was a cable or electrical wire, and a pole number was provided for utility notification.	Lafayette St, West Haverstraw, NY 10993	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller on Higgins Drive in Stony Point reported possible fireworks being set off northwest of nearby homes, and officers were asked to check the surrounding area.	Higgins Dr, Stony Point, NY 10980	Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a reported eye injury near East Railroad Avenue and South Route 9W in West Haverstraw.	E Railroad Ave, West Haverstraw, NY 10993	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to evaluate an eye injury near East Railroad Avenue and Crosstown Avenue in West Haverstraw.	E Railroad Ave, West Haverstraw, NY 10993	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units are dispatched to a possible automatic fire alarm at a temple near Old Route 306 and Mountain Road in the New City area.	S Mountain Rd, New City, NY 10956	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a reported fall near Maple Drive in the Stony Point area, with nearby cross streets including Ironwood Court and Spruce Drive.	Maple Dr, Stony Point, NY 10980	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported being unable to leave the parking lot at Lake Welch Beach because the gates were closed. An officer was dispatched and reported being in the area of the lot.	Lake Welch Beach, 800 Kanawauke Rd, Stony Point, NY 10980	Other Non-Crime Event
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a report of a deer in the roadway near Lake Welch Beach but apparently did not find it. They were then sent to the Lake Welch beach parking lot for a caller who reported being unable to exit because the gates were closed.	Lake Welch Beach, 800 Kanawauke Rd, Stony Point, NY 10980	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible assault between two people on a moving tour bus traveling through the Village of Haverstraw. The bus, identified as number 91, was described as northbound on Broadway, then on Gurnee Avenue heading toward Route 202 and the Sparks area. Units were directed to the area near Sparky’s Diner, where the suspected person reportedly exited and reentered the bus before leaving again as officers arrived.	Gurnee Ave, Haverstraw, NY 10927	Assault Report

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Median Home Price

$1,473,490

Average Rent

$6,589

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Upper Saddle River Borough Center is a suburban neighborhood in New Jersey with a median home price of $1,473,490, placing it among the most expensive in the state and nation.

The area features mostly large single-family homes built between 1940 and 1999, with a very low vacancy rate of 1.1%, indicating tight housing supply.

SuburbanHigh IncomeFamily FriendlyExecutive Lifestyle

Quick Facts

Vacancy Rate	1.1%
Family Friendly Rank	Top 2% in NJ

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock in Borough Center is dominated by large single-family homes with high owner occupancy and low vacancies.

Owner Occupied Rate	High
Large Home Share	Very high
Housing Age	Mostly built 1940-1999

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate means housing supply is limited compared to demand.

High concentration of large 4+ bedroom homes ideal for families.

Families & Lifestyle

This neighborhood is highly family-friendly with strong community ties and excellent schools influenced by a highly educated population.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

Strong presence of college-educated parents supports local school success.

Executive Lifestyle — 71.5% of residents are executives, managers, or professionals, shaping the neighborhood's character.

Family-Oriented — Low crime, owner-occupied homes, and top schools create a supportive environment for families.

Family Friendly Rank	Top 2% in NJ
College Educated Adults	78.9%
Work From Home Rate	31.4%

Demographics

College Educated Adults	78.9%
Executive & Professional Share	71.5%
Income Rank	Top 0.6%
Foreign Born	16.1%
Top Languages	["English","Languages of India","Korean","Persian","Spanish"]
Top Ancestries	["Italian","Irish","Asian","German","Russian"]