Upper Montclair, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan · City

4.7 Excellent / 5.0
12,279 Population
$250,001 Median Income
$968,200 Home Value
$2,290 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
41.3 yrs Median Age
85.5% Bachelor's Degree+
4.7
Overall
4.7
Economy
4.5
Affordability
5.0
Education

People

Population12,279
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density5,159/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 75.9%

Economy

4.7/5
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita Income$115,312
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty Rate1.0%
County GDP$76,180M

Housing

4.5/5
Home Value (Census)$968,200
Median Rent$2,290
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,132

Health

Obesity20.6%
Diabetes5.8%
Depression16.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul31° / 76°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 39 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+85.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.24
Libraries (County)34

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute44 min
Work From Home39.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Upper Montclair Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$250,001
Home Value$968,200
Median Rent$2,290
Poverty Rate1.0%
Bachelor's Degree+85.5%
Unemployment3.7%
Avg Temperature53.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population12,279
Population Density5,159 per sq mi
Median Age41.3 years
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75.9% Black 4.9% Hispanic 0.8% Other 18.4%
White75.9%
Black or African American4.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races18.4%

Language

English Only85.9%
Spanish Speakers14.1%
English 85.9% Spanish 14.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability4.5%
Health Insurance98.5%

Income

233% above avg
Median Household Income$250,001
Per Capita Income$115,312
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,699
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$112,115

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Poverty Rate1.0%
Total Establishments (County)23,692
County GDP$76,180M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,759
Healthcare Facilities2,593
Retail Stores2,565
Manufacturing603
Total Establishments23,692

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,759 Healthcare 2,593 Retail 2,565 Manufacturing 603

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$112,115
Avg Property Tax Paid$16,276

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time43.5 min
Work From Home39.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

243% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$968,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,350,000
Price Per Sq Ft$580
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio112.4%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied86.6%

Rental Costs

97% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,290

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedroom$2,132
3 Bedroom$2,658
4 Bedroom$3,005

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$16,276
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.68%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.6%
Diabetes5.8%
Heart Disease3.4%
High Blood Pressure21.2%
Asthma8.7%
COPD2.7%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity13.9%
Depression16.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)12.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)7.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage98.5%
Regular Checkup76.3%
Premature Death Rate8,341 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access99.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,593
Restaurants (County)1,759

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)51

Temperature

31°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average53.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median39.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation334 ft (102 m)
Land Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density5,159 per sq mi
Latitude40.8426°
Longitude-74.2013°
County FIPS34013

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 26.8%
D 71.7%

Democrat +44.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+85.5%
High School+98.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.24

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density5,159 per sq mi
Land Area2.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)34

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)51

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