Living in Montclair, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Montclair · Census data 2020–2024
Montclair has 22,387 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $155,774 (67% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $577,800, the median rent is $2,366/month.
Montclair at a glance
- Population
- 22,387
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $155,774State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $577,800State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $2,366/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 88.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Montclair a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Montclair
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Montclair the median home value is $577,800, 74% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,366 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,848 a month in housing costs.
Montclair median household income
The median household income in Montclair is $155,774 and the income per person is $59,370. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Montclair: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,457
- Owner-occupied
- 88.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.3%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.08
Montclair demographics
- Population
- 22,387
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 7,263
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 18.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Montclair ›
Education in Montclair
56% of adults 25 and older in Montclair have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 24.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Montclair
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.4%
- Drive alone
- 60.1%
- Public transit
- 4.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Montclair vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair | 22,387 | $155,774 | $577,800 | $2,366 |
| Dale City | 71,016 | $111,994 | $425,500 | $1,876 |
| Leesylvania | 21,632 | $132,524 | $531,500 | $2,289 |
| Dumfries | 5,816 | $82,355 | $331,800 | $1,732 |
| Potomac Mills | 5,741 | $104,545 | $582,700 | $1,956 |
| Cherry Hill | 26,044 | $122,447 | $492,500 | $1,931 |
| Triangle | 10,450 | $109,693 | $505,300 | $1,554 |
| Independent Hill | 10,853 | $204,886 | $674,300 | $2,295 |
| Woodbridge | 43,945 | $104,741 | $422,400 | $2,101 |
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What is the median household income in Montclair, VA?
The median household income in Montclair is $155,774, 67% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Montclair?
The median home value in Montclair is $577,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Montclair?
The median gross rent in Montclair is $2,366 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Montclair, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 51% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Montclair?
The median age in Montclair is 38.5 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Montclair?
The average commute to work in Montclair is 38 minutes; 25.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Montclair?
The unemployment rate in Montclair is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Montclair?
56% of adults in Montclair 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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