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Cost of living in Upper Montclair summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Upper Montclair. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Upper Montclair is 184 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Upper Montclair is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Upper Montclair is $1,239,321.
The median income in Upper Montclair is $250,001.
Upper Montclair's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Upper Montclair Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Upper Montclair | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 184 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 349 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Upper Montclair, NJ Weather
The average high in Upper Montclair is 62.6° and the average low is 43.7°.
There are 76.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.1 inches of precipitation each year with 25.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Upper Montclair |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 25.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Upper Montclair Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Upper Montclair
The current population in Upper Montclair is 12,457. The population has increased 7.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,457 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 12,279 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 12,441 | 3.4% |
| 2021 | 12,033 | 5.2% |
| 2020 | 11,439 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 11,589 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 11,744 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 11,696 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 11,731 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 11,753 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 11,637 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 11,564 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 11,373 | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 11,629 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 11,599 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Upper Montclair
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Upper Montclair is:
74.8% White with 9,316 White residents.
4.8% African American with 597 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.3% Asian with 530 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 18 Other residents.
10.0% Two Or More with 1,243 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 753 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Upper Montclair | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 10.0% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Upper Montclair
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Upper Montclair is 47.3% female with 5,890 female residents.
Upper Montclair is 52.7% male with 6,566 male residents.
| Gender | Upper Montclair | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Upper Montclair for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed 9-12th grade.
3.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed some college.
2.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed bachelor's degree.
29.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed master's degree.
12.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed professional degree.
7.0% of adults in Upper Montclair completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Upper Montclair | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 3.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 29.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 12.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 7.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Upper Montclair, New Jersey
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2.3% of households in Upper Montclair earn Less than $10,000.
0.4% of households in Upper Montclair earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.0% of households in Upper Montclair earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.0% of households in Upper Montclair earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Upper Montclair earn $35,000 to $49,999.
2.4% of households in Upper Montclair earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.9% of households in Upper Montclair earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.1% of households in Upper Montclair earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Upper Montclair earn $150,000 to $199,999.
61.2% of households in Upper Montclair earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Upper Montclair | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.0% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.0% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2.4% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.1% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 61.2% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
