Upper Montclair, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
12,279 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
85.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$968,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,155 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
6
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Essex County
4
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 30
Feb 3 8 32
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NJ State Senate District 27, NJ Assembly District 27, NJ
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Schools

Lacordaire Academy
<1 miles, S • 5 star
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Northeast Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Montclair State University
1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Empire Beauty School-Bloomfield
3 miles, S • 1 star
Bloomfield College
3 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hackensackumc Mountainside
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
St Mary's General Hospital
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Clara Maass Medical Center
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Laguardia Airport
18 miles, SE • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
26 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
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