At a Glance
Median Income
$76,338
$26,889 per capita
Home Value
$549,600
Zillow: $652,678
Median Rent
$1,759/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
674/100K
3,771/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.2% smoking rate
How Montclair Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Montclair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montclair a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montclair residents earn a median household income of $76,338 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,889. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montclair is $549,600 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $652,678. Median rent is $1,759/month, with 36.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Montclair reports 674 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,771/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Montclair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montclair has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population37,809
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density6,837/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,338
Per Capita$26,889
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$549,600
Rent$1,759
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$652,678
Housing Units10,358
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent674/100K
Property3,771/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault446/100K
Burglary607/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,010 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Montclair was founded in 1956.
The median home in Montclair was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
31.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.