New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Montvale is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 8,625. Residents earn $183,664 per year, which is 144% above the national average.
Based on current data, Montvale receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Montvale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Montvale is $183,664, which is significantly higher than the national average — 144% above $75,149. This places Montvale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Montvale is $688,500, making it a premium housing market at 144% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,241 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Montvale is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 520 per 100,000, 73% below the national average.
Montvale is a highly educated community — 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Montvale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 77.7% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.3% |
| 66% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $183,664 |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $75,108 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,246 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $106,860 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,607 |
| County GDP | $24,442M |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Healthcare | 1,288 |
| Retail | 1,295 |
| Manufacturing | 219 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.09% |
| Commute Time | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |
| Census Median | $688,500 |
| 144% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $894,364 |
| Median List Price | $789,500 |
| Median List Price | $789,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $359 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.8% |
| Price Drops | 9.1% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,241 |
| 93% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $14,358 |
| 310% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.09% |
| Obesity | 23.2% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.3% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 15.7% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,423/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 520.3/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 111.5/100K |
| Theft | 359.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 49.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.2 inches |
| 27% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 368 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0546°N, 74.0473°W |
| County FIPS | 36087 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.8% |
| 69% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,146/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 12 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 12 |
| Public Libraries | 18 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,288 |
| Restaurants | 835 |
| Retail Stores | 1,295 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 29.5% |