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CITY · 2010 ACS

Upper Montclair

New Jersey · 11,565 residents · 2.38 sq mi
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Upper Montclair is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,490. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $663,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 124% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,565
−1%vs 2011
vs 11,629 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
4,859 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 4,886 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+5%vs 2011
vs 40.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,490
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $158,529 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$73,505
+2%vs 2011
vs $71,716 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.444 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$663,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $653,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,569
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,630 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−21.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+3%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(9,271)
Black6.7%(781)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(555)
Asian6%(701)
Other2.8%(321)
Diversity Score44.2%(5,135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(9,264)
Black6.2%(715)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(649)
Asian4.1%(479)
Other2.7%(312)
Diversity Score41.5%(4,802)
Diversity Score
42
−6%vs 2011
vs 44 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.6% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
45.8%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 40.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.1%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
29.9%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
76.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.5% in 2011
Female
54.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.5% in 2011
Foreign born
10.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

Upper Montclair, New Jersey has about 11,565 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

The typical household in Upper Montclair, New Jersey earns about $156,490 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Upper Montclair, New Jersey expensive?

In Upper Montclair, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $663,900, and the typical rent is about $1,569 a month.

How educated are people in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

About 79.7% of adults age 25 and over in Upper Montclair, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Upper Montclair, New Jersey?

About 3.5% of people in Upper Montclair, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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