Living in Montclair State University, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montclair State University · Census data 2020–2024
Montclair State University has 2,853 residents with a median age of 19.8. .
Montclair State University at a glance
- Population
- 2,853
- Median age
- 19.8State: 40.1
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Montclair State University a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Housing in Montclair State University: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 0
- Owner-occupied
- —
- Renter-occupied
- —
- Vacant
- —Includes seasonal homes
Montclair State University demographics
- Population
- 2,853
- Median age
- 19.8
- Under 18
- 1.3%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 0
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montclair State University ›
Education in Montclair State University
71.8% of adults 25 and older in Montclair State University have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montclair State University
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 34.8%
- Public transit
- 7.4%
- Walk to work
- 33.6%
- Homes with broadband
- —
Montclair State University vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | 2,853 | — | — | — |
| Great Notch | 4,008 | $162,101 | $580,400 | $2,070 |
| Little Falls | 14,790 | $123,307 | $481,300 | $1,843 |
| Upper Montclair | 12,457 | $250,001 | $989,000 | $2,237 |
| Woodland Park | 13,355 | $98,845 | $497,600 | $1,839 |
| Cedar Grove | 13,475 | $151,263 | $634,000 | $1,896 |
| Clifton | 89,379 | $98,237 | $461,900 | $1,711 |
| Brookdale | 9,960 | $161,779 | $573,500 | $1,791 |
| Singac | 4,207 | $104,519 | $427,400 | $2,073 |
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Is Montclair State University, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 9.3%.
What is the median age in Montclair State University?
The median age in Montclair State University is 19.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Montclair State University?
The average commute to work in Montclair State University is 21 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montclair State University?
The unemployment rate in Montclair State University is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montclair State University?
71.8% of adults in Montclair State University have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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