At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$115,312 per capita
Home Value
$968,200
Zillow: $1,103,768
Median Rent
$2,290/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
85.5%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.6%
5.7% smoking rate
How Upper Montclair Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Upper Montclair's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Upper 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
Upper Montclair residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $115,312. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Upper Montclair is $968,200 , 243% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,103,768. Median rent is $2,290/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
85.5% of adults in Upper Montclair hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(154% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Upper Montclair has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,279
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density5,159/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$115,312
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A+
Home Value$968,200
Rent$2,290
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$1,103,768
Housing Units4,338
Rent Burden26.0%
Health
Obesity20.6%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.7%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation334 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+49.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute44 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Upper Montclair was built in 1938.
22.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
39.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.