Saddle River, New Jersey

Saddle River, New Jersey. Saddle River is an affluent borough located in Bergen County, within the U.S. state of New Jersey. Incorporated in 1894 from portions of Washington Township, it is part of the New York metropolitan area and is known for its large estates and rural-suburban character. The borough is named for the Saddle River, a tributary of the Passaic River that flows through the community.

History

The area that would become Saddle River was originally inhabited by the Lenape people before European settlement. It was part of the vast New Barbadoes Township established in 1710 under the Province of New Jersey. Following the American Revolutionary War, the land was primarily agricultural, with portions later included in Washington Township. The arrival of the Northern Railroad of New Jersey in the 19th century spurred development, leading residents to seek independence; the borough was incorporated on November 22, 1894, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature. Throughout the 20th century, it transformed from a farming community into a prestigious residential enclave, attracting prominent figures from Wall Street and industry, with its governance evolving under the borough form of government.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.94 square miles, of which 4.90 square miles is land and 0.04 square miles is water. It is situated in the northeastern part of New Jersey, bordered by Upper Saddle River, Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Waldwick, and Montvale. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills and the valley of the Saddle River, which is part of the larger Passaic River watershed. The borough lies within the Piedmont region of the Appalachian Mountains.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,249, reflecting a diverse and affluent community. The racial makeup was predominantly White, with significant Asian and Hispanic or Latino representation. The median household income is substantially higher than state and national averages, with a high percentage of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Housing primarily consists of large, single-family homes on expansive properties, contributing to its status as one of the wealthiest municipalities in New Jersey and the United States.

Government

Saddle River operates under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, with a mayor and a six-member Borough council elected on a partisan basis. As of 2024, the mayor is Albert J. Kurpis of the Republican Party. The borough is part of New Jersey's 5th congressional district, represented in the United States House of Representatives by Josh Gottheimer, and falls within the 39th and 40th districts of the New Jersey Legislature. Local services include a police department under the jurisdiction of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office and a volunteer fire department.

Education

Public school students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade attend the Saddle River School District, which consists of Wandell School. For high school, students attend Northern Highlands Regional High School, which serves Saddle River along with Allendale, Upper Saddle River, and Ho-Ho-Kus as part of the Northern Highlands Regional High School District. The borough is also served by several prestigious private institutions, including the Saddle River Day School and is near Ramapo College of New Jersey.

Notable people

Many prominent individuals have resided in Saddle River, drawn by its privacy and luxury. Notable residents have included television personality Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor Mark Consuelos; former Governor of New Jersey Brendan Byrne; and billionaire businessman David Koch. 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