Population 13,083 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper Montclair
Household size in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.94 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.11 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Upper Montclair are large by national standards, averaging 3.11 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.94, even as the national average fell. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.2 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Upper Montclair is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in Upper Montclair, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Upper Montclair
Renters in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Upper Montclair is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Upper Montclair than nationally: 7.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The New York area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1940 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1941 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Upper Montclair is a place of older homes: half were built before 1941, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Only two of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,582 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,802 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,118 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,133 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$551 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Upper Montclair runs $2,133 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $551 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Upper Montclair
Bachelor's degrees in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.1% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Upper Montclair: 85.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.7% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.2% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.6% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Upper Montclair: 99.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only three of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Upper Montclair
| Period | Upper Montclair | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Upper Montclair is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the New York area overall (6.9%). Unemployment has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Upper Montclair compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Montclair | 3.11 | 42.1 | 5.9% | 14.2% | 7.9% | 1941 | $2,133 | 85.3% | 99.1% | 4.9% |
| Brookdale | 2.87 | 39.6 | 5.4% | 15.0% | 4.5% | 1948 | $1,930 | 63.8% | 96.3% | 4.3% |
| Cedar Grove | 2.59 | 44.7 | 3.4% | 16.3% | 5.0% | 1962 | $2,010 | 61.8% | 95.4% | 7.6% |
| Montclair | 2.53 | 38.7 | 11.7% | 53.1% | 5.5% | 1947 | $2,133 | 69.0% | 96.2% | 4.3% |
| Verona | 2.58 | 46.8 | 5.2% | 20.5% | 4.7% | 1953 | $2,115 | 70.0% | 98.7% | 4.6% |
| Little Falls | 2.29 | 37.7 | 7.0% | 28.7% | 5.7% | 1960 | $2,026 | 54.8% | 96.7% | 7.9% |
| Glen Ridge | 3.18 | 41.2 | 5.9% | 12.0% | 4.8% | 1939 | $2,479 | 80.6% | 99.6% | 6.8% |
| Nutley | 2.57 | 41.0 | 8.0% | 29.7% | 4.2% | 1955 | $1,948 | 52.7% | 94.4% | 5.6% |
| Clifton | 2.75 | 43.2 | 8.6% | 40.7% | 4.5% | 1951 | $1,807 | 36.4% | 89.5% | 7.0% |
| North Caldwell | 3.08 | 43.7 | 3.7% | 2.1% | 4.7% | 1968 | $3,300 | 80.5% | 96.6% | 6.0% |
| Woodland Park | 2.54 | 42.9 | 14.3% | 37.1% | 3.6% | 1968 | $1,835 | 40.3% | 94.3% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Upper Montclair. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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