Montclair State University, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,177 Population 6,047/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Montclair State University, NJ

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
83.5%
148% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Montclair State University Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Montclair State University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Bachelor's
248%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Montclair State University a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

83.5% of adults in Montclair State University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (148% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Montclair State University has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,177
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density6,047/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$7,769
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$632,974
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease2.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation364 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+83.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute35 min
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

12.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.