Montclair State University, NJ
At a Glance
Violent Crime
40/100K
1,372/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
83.5%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
23.6%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Montclair State University a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Montclair State University reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,372/100K.
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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,177
Median Age20.0 yrs
Density6,047/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$7,769
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$632,974
Rent Burden32.4%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property1,372/100K
Health
Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease2.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
12.7% 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.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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