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Montvale

New Jersey · 10,113 residents (2025 est.) · 4.023 sq mi
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#273Highest median household incomeof 6,818$178,269#306Most work-from-homeof 6,82631.1%
The short version

Montvale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,269. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $709,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,901
+27%since 2000
from 7,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,213 / sq mi
+21%since 2009
from 1,828 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+1%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Montvale
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.1%(634)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(678)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(374)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(664)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(318)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(809)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.9%(1,507)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.6%(1,207)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.1%(1,076)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410%(891)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(517)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.5%(226)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$178,269
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,031 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$71,759
+58%since 2000
from $45,448 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−9%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$709,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,053
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,116 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−34%since 2009
from 6.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
28
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Montvale on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(6,358)
Black0.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(217)
Asian5.3%(373)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(6,178)
Black5.2%(464)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(792)
Asian13.8%(1,228)
Other2.7%(239)
Diversity Score
61
+34%since 2009
from 45 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3%(263)
Colombian2.4%(212)
Puerto Rican1.7%(147)
Dominican1%(89)
Costa Rican0.6%(51)
Peruvian0.2%(21)
Spaniard0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Asian Indian5.6%(498)
Chinese3.9%(347)
Korean3.3%(298)
Japanese0.5%(46)
Taiwanese0.2%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
Italian25.9%(2,305)
Irish12.6%(1,123)
German11.3%(1,009)
Polish4.8%(426)
Russian4.1%(362)
Hungarian2.7%(237)
English2.3%(206)
Dutch1.7%(153)
American1.5%(136)
Scottish1.4%(121)
Croatian1.2%(107)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian1.1%(102)
Arab1.1%(94)
Israeli0.9%(80)
Egyptian0.7%(63)
Norwegian0.6%(55)
Australian0.6%(53)
Swiss0.6%(53)
Austrian0.5%(47)
Czech0.5%(43)
Swedish0.4%(40)
Greek0.4%(39)
French0.3%(29)
Romanian0.3%(27)
Palestinian0.2%(19)
Armenian0.2%(19)
Portuguese0.2%(18)
Lebanese0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.1%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2017
from 90.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 68.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(940)
Married65.2%(2,242)
Widowed1.9%(67)
Divorced5.6%(191)
Women 15+
Never married26.4%(996)
Married60.2%(2,273)
Widowed9.8%(371)
Divorced3.6%(135)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montvale, New Jersey?

Montvale, New Jersey has about 8,901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montvale, New Jersey?

The typical household in Montvale, New Jersey earns about $178,269 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montvale, New Jersey expensive?

In Montvale, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $709,700, and the typical rent is about $2,053 a month.

How educated are people in Montvale, New Jersey?

About 55.0% of adults age 25 and over in Montvale, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montvale, New Jersey?

About 4.0% of people in Montvale, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montvale, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Montvale, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,955 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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