Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair, NJ Area Guide
A picturesque suburb within minutes of Manhattan
Charming
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Historic
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Peaceful
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Located about 19 miles west of Manhattan, Upper Montclair is a charming suburb nestled amid lush greenery in Essex County. Residents enjoy Upper Montclair’s modern luxuries combined with a unique sense of historic character. Stroll along Valley Road and you’ll find an array of national franchises and independently owned businesses in old-fashioned brick buildings.
With access to multiple stops on NJ Transit’s Montclair-Boonton Line and Garden State Parkway, it’s easy to see why Upper Montclair is a popular choice for many commuters. The community is also close to Montclair State University, making it a top choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking rentals close to campus.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$218,627
Average: $219,412
Education
7,094
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,814
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Upper Montclair has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
- Edison National Historic Site
- Branch Brook Park
- Richard W. DeKorte Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.