Nora J. moving Nov 9, 2025

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's a a smaller city city with about 37,809 people. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance! Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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