From very humble beginnings the town of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey has seen many changes since its early years as a farming community. As urbanisation led to the development of suburban communities Upper Saddle River grew to accommodate the commuters of Newark and New York. Fortunately for the residents of Upper Saddle River the former civil dignitaries, who governed the town during its expansion, made sure that the growth of the town was controlled and organised. The result of their vision is an aesthetically pleasing, local community of around 8,000 people.

The community of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey is fairly exclusive as suburban communities go, however this exclusivity has had the benefit of creating a very safe place to live; crime rates in the town are amongst the lowest in the state. Many people commute into the large cities, as there is little work in the town itself. With New York only 30 miles away the commute is not a long one. The proximity of the town to large urban areas has allowed it to avoid the necessity of building major amenities that may not have been in keeping with the simple image of the town.

Property prices are unashamedly high, with starting values hovering around the $600,000 mark. There is a vibrant property market however, and the town is also served by parks, tennis courts as well as hospitals and schools.