About Saddle River, NJ
Saddle River is a suburb of New York City with a population of 3,180. Saddle River is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Saddle River offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Saddle River and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Saddle River are highly rated.
History of Saddle River, NJ
Saddle River was incorporated as a borough by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on November 22, 1894, from portions of Orvil Township, based on the results of a referendum held three days earlier, at the height of the Boroughitis phenomenon sweeping through Bergen County at the time. The borough is named after the Saddle River, which flows through the borough and is a tributary of the Passaic River.
