Cities / New Jersey / Upper Saddle River
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Upper Saddle River neighborhoods we score (average 94/100), 1 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
94
Go
Neighborhoods scored
1
1 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 1
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Upper Saddle River
Best things to do in Upper Saddle River
- Visit the historic Hopper-Goetschius House Museum to explore local 18th-century Dutch-American heritage
- Stroll or play sports at Lions Park along the Saddle River
- Explore nearby nature preserves and hiking trails at the adjacent Ramapo Mountain State Forest
Getting around Upper Saddle River
Transit
- Public transit within the borough is minimal; NJ Transit provides commuter bus routes along nearby Route 17, and the nearest rail options are NJ Transit Main/Bergen County Line stations in neighboring Ramsey or Waldwick, about a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There are no bike-share systems or designated bike lanes, and narrow, winding roads without shoulders require caution when cycling.
Parking
- Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free in private driveways, municipal lots, and park facilities; there are no parking garages or metered zones.
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All Upper Saddle River neighborhoods by safety score
Upper Saddle River safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Upper Saddle River?
Upper Saddle River scores highest at 94/100.
Is Upper Saddle River safe to walk at night?
In the 1 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Upper Saddle River areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Upper Saddle River neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.