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NJ area data

Montclair, NJ

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Montclair.

Population: 40,582 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Montclair, NJ is $1.19M — up 7.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.48M after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,146/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with strongwind, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.19M

Median home value

+7.2%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.19M
1-year appreciation
+7.2%
3-year appreciation
+23.8%
5-year appreciation
+41.8%
10-year appreciation
+89.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$1.19M
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.48M
Median list price
$1.19M
Median price per sqft
$617
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
82
Sale-to-list ratio
128.0%
Active listings
16
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
41

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,146/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,903/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,236/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,705/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,940/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Schools include
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building, Montclair High School, Bradford Elementary School, Edgemont Elementary School, Glenfield Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
U.S. Radium Corp. (2.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
527
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
505,462
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
425,039

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
43
Nearest national park
Thomas Edison National Historical Park (2 mi)
National parks include
Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Essex County Airport (CDW) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
35
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN MOUNTAINSIDE MEDICAL, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4,174 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
84.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
89.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
273,240
Average weekly wage
$1,593
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
144

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MontclairState medianUS median
Median home value$1.19M$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.48M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$3,146/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Montclair, NJ?
$1.19M.
What is the median sale price in Montclair, NJ?
$1.48M.
How long do homes take to sell in Montclair, NJ?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Montclair, NJ?
Typical rent: $3,146/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Montclair, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Montclair, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Montclair, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Montclair, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Montclair, NJ?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: U.S. Radium Corp., 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Montclair, NJ?
11 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Montclair, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 15.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Montclair, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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