Settled in the 1700's, Upper Saddle River was transformed from a sleepy 1950's village known for its apples and strawberries, and where farming was very much part of community life, to a town today known for its fine homes, excellent schools, numerous recreation facilities,and highly regarded public library.

Originally settled by the Dutch, Upper Saddle River's early industry was centered around the Saddle River which powered both saw and grain mills. But after the Second World War, this agricultural community experienced explosive growth, allowing it to become the very essence of what people look for in a suburban residential town.

Upper Saddle River has many volunteer organizations, including the Upper Saddle River Historical Society which has preserved much of the town's history and manages the restoration of the Hopper-Goetschius House Museum which dates back to 1730. Also very active in the town is the Upper Saddle River Educational Foundation, a non-profit corporation set up to "fund exceptional and extraordinary educational and cultural programs" for the elementary school children in town.

Upper Saddle River is approximately 5.3 square miles in size and has a population of about 7,750 residents. It has three schools within its borders, Reynolds (K-2), Bogert (3-5), and Cavallini (6-8), and sends its high school students to Northern Highlands Regional in Allendale.