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Upper Montclair, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Allison Kelly

Anyone regret moving to Upper Montclair?

OK so I'm a 47-year-old police officer and Rent is about $2,290/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $968,200 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene ...

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Luke

Moving to Upper Montclair -what should I know?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 1.0%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Ther...

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Jameson Torres

Best coffee shops in Upper Montclair?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $968,200 on average. Rent is about $2,290/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to...

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Allison Kelly

Upper Montclair housing prices -when will it stop?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $968,200, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Upper Montclair? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Jameson Torres

Is Upper Montclair worth moving to in 2026?

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,290 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 12,279 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? Night life is decent if you k...

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Jaxon Ross

Upper Montclair vs Kansas City -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $968,200, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,290/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know wher...

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Amelia Nelson

What's it really like living in Upper Montclair?

Alright, I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 12,279 people. The median home value here is around $968,200, which is pretty steep. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experienc...

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