At a Glance
Median Income
$143,357
$57,083 per capita
Home Value
$561,700
Zillow: $590,557
Median Rent
$2,207/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
54.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
9.7% 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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Montclair residents earn a median household income of $143,357 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,083. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,632 business establishments, including 828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Montclair is $561,700 , 99% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,557. Median rent is $2,207/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
54.4% of adults in Montclair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Montclair has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population22,295
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density3,710/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans18.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,357
Per Capita$57,083
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.9%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,239
Housing
A
Home Value$561,700
Rent$2,207
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$590,557
Housing Units7,367
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,613/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation209 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute42 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Montclair was built in 1990.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.