Montclair State University, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Essex County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,177
Population
6,047/sq mi density
53°F
Avg Temperature
282 sunny days/yr
40
Violent Crime/100K
1,372 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
83.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,974 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |
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