Montclair, CA Community

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18 Discussions
118 Replies
220 Upvotes
Mackenzie Gutierrez

Rent in Montclair getting crazy

So, Just moved here 12 months ago and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,759 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks for reading. It's changing fast -some good, some...

15 replies 26 upvotes housing
Hunter

Is Montclair still affordable?

OK so I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 37,809, Montclair is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,759 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,809 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What ...

4 replies 14 upvotes housing
Wesley

Life in Montclair as a young professional

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 13.7%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective.

3 replies 8 upvotes living
Nora J.

Should I move to Montclair or stay in San Francisco?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 13.7%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Montclair sits at 588.1 per 100K. Median household income is $76,338, which feels about average for the area. It...

4 replies 3 upvotes moving
Sophia White

Honest thoughts on life in Montclair

Alright, Military spouse here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts?

6 replies 10 upvotes living
Wesley Garcia

Is Montclair a good place to live?

Born and raised here. Thanks for reading. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

7 replies 0 upvotes living
Hunter

Best restaurants in Montclair?

Alright, Household incomes average around $76,338 in Montclair. You can expect to pay around $1,759 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The city has invested a lot in new development. Prope...

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mountain_hunter72

Montclair is underrated, change my mind

The median home value here is around $549,600, which is pretty steep. Am I overthinking this?

2 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Allison C.

What Montclair does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $76,338 in Montclair. Median household income is $76,338, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where m...

0 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Nora J.

Moving to Montclair with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 13.7%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experi...

5 replies 12 upvotes moving
Delilah

Montclair job market vs Boston

First post here. Just moved here 9 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,759/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community ...

0 replies 3 upvotes jobs
mountain_hunter72

Commute times in Montclair -how bad?

I'm retired and The median home value here is around $549,600, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,809 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbo...

6 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Cora H.

Anyone regret moving to Montclair?

Hi all, Born and raised here. Median household income is $76,338, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look....

15 replies 25 upvotes moving
Aaron Davis

Quick question about Montclair

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 13.7%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $549,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the commun...

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Nora J.

Quick question about Montclair

Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,759 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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