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Montvale, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Rockland County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
8,625
Population
2,146/sq mi density
$183,664
Median Income
$75,108 per capita
$688,500
Home Value
$894,364 Zillow
$2,241
Median Rent
43.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
300 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$183,664 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$688,500 home value, $2,241/mo rent
D
Safety
1.6 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Montvale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Rockland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 85 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in |
Montvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").