Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Java Love
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Au Bon Pain at Cafe Diem
Coffee Shop
University Hall Cafe
Coffee Shop
Bagels & More
Coffee Shop
Bagel Cafe 23
Coffee Shop
Paper Plane Coffee
Coffee Shop
Crazy Mocha
Coffee Shop
Trend Coffee & Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Greenleaf's Eclectic Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Legacy Coffee
Coffee Shop
Isabel Rose Café
Coffee Shop
Chalet Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Athenia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Park West Bagel & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Rock N Joe Espresso Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) B
Bellevue 4
Cinema
Studio Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Alexander Kasser Theater
Theatre Arts
Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
L. Howard Fox Theater
Theatre Arts
Yogi Berra Stadium
Stadium
MSU Softball Stadium
Stadium
The Yogi Berra Museum
Museum
Hamilton House Museum
Museum
Yogi Berra Stadium
Stadium
Montclair Art Museum
Museum
Allwood Cinema
Cinema
The Meatlocker
Theatre Arts
Gallery 51
Art Gallery
Makeready Gallery
Art Gallery
Bow Tie Clairidge Cinemas
Cinema
Essex Fine Arts Gallery
Art Gallery
The Wellmont Theatre
Theatre Arts
Sunrise Art Studio
Art Gallery
Nutley Museum
Museum
Clifton Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Brighton Asylum
Attraction
AMC Clifton Commons 16
Cinema
Alumni Theatre
Theatre Arts
Clifton Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (3) D-
mishmish Mediterranean Home
Fast Food
Angelbeck's
Alcohol
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Cafe Clair
Deli
Watchung Deli
Deli
McDonald's
Fast Food
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Panda Express
Fast Food
Dunkin Donuts
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Sonny’s Frozen Deserts
Sweets
Cedar Grove Liquors
Alcohol
Lombardi’s Bar and Restaurant
Bar
Boston Market
Fast Food
Dunkin
Fast Food
Just Jake's
Bar
Belgiovine Delicatessan
Deli
juice basin
Fast Food
The Office Beer Bar & Grill
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Gelotti of Montclair
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Crunch Fitness
Gym
YMCA of Montclair
Gym
JaiPure Yoga
Gym
The Little Gym
Gym
New York Sports Clubs
Gym
Zura Montclair
Gym
Robert J. O'Toole Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Dom's SweatBar
Gym
NJ Fitness Factory
Gym
Montclair Women’s Community Center
Community Centre
Clifton Senior Center
Community Centre
Glen Ridge Tennis
Gym
Verona Community Center
Community Centre
VFW Post 7165
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Powerhouse Gym
Gym
Caldwell Community Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Kings
Grocery Store
Little Daisy Bake Shop
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Kings
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
The Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Montclair Bread Company
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Riombolo
Bakery
Albazar
Grocery Store
Franceca’s Bakery
Bakery
Slice Of India Indian Grocery
Grocery Store
Simit House & Bakery
Bakery
Gencarelli's Bakery
Bakery
International Delights
Bakery
Alkin Kompressors
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
A&S Pork Store
Butcher
2 Sweet
Bakery
Sunrise Hot Bagels
Bakery
Garden Farmers Market Inc
Grocery Store
C'est Si Bon Bakery
Bakery
Parks (13) A+
Sunset Park
Park
Green Garden Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Yanticaw Brook Park
Park
Anderson Park
Park
Yantacaw Brook Park
Park
Mountainside Park
Park
Tuers Park
Park
Brookdale County Park
Park
Brookdale Playground
Playground
Brookdale Park
Park
Alonzo F Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
Park
Watchung Plaza
Park
Pearl Brook Park
Park
Watchung Park
Park
Brookdale Park Main Meadow
Park
Brookdale Park
Park
Edgemont Memorial Park
Park
Watchung Playground
Playground
Watchung Playground
Playground
Chapin Hall Quad
Park
Alumni Green
Park
Woodman Field
Park
Student Center Quad
Park
Science Quad
Park
Shops (5) C+
Valley Girl
Clothing
Gap
Clothing
Saunder's Hardware
Home Improvement
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
learning express
Toys
Brookdale Cycle Inc.
Bicycle
Time Warp Comics
Books
Krauszer's
Convenience Store
Major Hardware Supply
Home Improvement
Salon 121
Hairdresser
Chestnut Market
Convenience Store
Pedal Montclair
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Vanity Salon
Hairdresser
Crystal Nails
Beauty
Fleet Feet Sports
Shoes
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Tiara Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Rocky's Crystals
Fashion
Brookside Garden Center
Florist
Hip Chic
Clothing
Eastern Gift
Gift Shop
New Montclair Nail & Spa
Beauty
Just Kidding Around
Toys
Slab Supply Co.
Furniture
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 31.1% take public transportation in Upper Montclair.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations A+
Upper Montclair
Transit Station
Mountain Avenue
Transit Station
Bus stop
Bus Stop
Watchung Avenue
Transit Station
Montclair Heights
Transit Station
Walnut Street
Transit Station
Montclair State University
Transit Station
Bay Street
Transit Station
Glen Ridge
Transit Station
Clifton
Transit Station
Little Falls
Transit Station
Bloomfield
Transit Station
Bloomfield Avenue at Municipal Plaza
Bus Stop
Passaic
Transit Station
Bloomfield Avenue at Burroughs Place
Bus Stop
Delawanna
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
31.1% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Upper Montclair is 180/100 - which is 49% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Upper Montclair crime rates are 617 per 100k, which is 62% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
540 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
77 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Upper Montclair is $214,726 - which is 191% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$214,726 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS
Pharmacy
Keil's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Acme
Pharmacy
University Police
Police
Health Drop-In Center
Doctor
CVS
Pharmacy
Cedar Grove Police Station
Police
Center Fire Company No. 1
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Essex County Hospital Center
Hospital
Papasikos Orthodontist
Dentist
Montclair Dental Spa
Dentist
Montclair Police Department
Police
Verona Volunteer Fire Department Company No. 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Allwood Family Dentistry
Dentist
Mountainside Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Clifton Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Brookside Family Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Alli Surgical Associates
Doctor
Summit Medical Group
Clinic
Bloomfield Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Terry's Drugs
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Upper Montclair home prices are $755,100 - which is 139% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$755,100 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) B-
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schools A+

The Upper Montclair graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
63% C
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Lacordaire Academy
Buzz Aldrin Middle School
St Cassian Elementary School
Northeast Elementary School
Looking Glass Children'S Center
Bradford Elementary School
Watchung Elementary School
Edgemont Elementary School
Brookdale Elementary
Rainbow Montessori School - Bloomfield
Memorial Middle School
School #16
St Catherine Of Siena School
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
St Thomas The Apostle School
Oak View Elementary
Charles H. Bullock School
Montclair Cooperative School
Forest Avenue School
Washington Academy
Essex Junior Academy
South End Elementary School
Demarest Elementary
Laning Avenue School
Renaissance Middle School At The Rand Building
High Schools (1) C-
Lacordaire Academy
Cedar Grove High School
The Montclair Kimberley Academy
Montclair High School
Washington Academy
Essex Junior Academy
Verona High School
Passaic Valley Regional High School
Clifton High School
Nutley High School
Bloomfield High School
Glen Ridge High School
Belleville High School
Mesivta Of Clifton
Abundant Life Academy
Collegiate School
Banyan Upper School
Passaic Preparatory Academy
Mount Carmel Guild Academy
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
Passaic Academy For Science And Engineering
Bloomfield Tech
Mesivta Of North Jersey
Pioneer Academy
West Orange High School
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ratings A+

Upper Montclair has an overall rating of 91% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Upper Montclair, NJ Area Guide

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Upper Montclair Area Facts

  • Upper Montclair has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Upper Montclair crime rates are 62% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Upper Montclair is 49% higher than the New Jersey average

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Make Your Next Move To Beautiful Upper Montclair, NJ 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I am so happy we moved to Upper Montclair, New Jersey. We moved here four years ago, and I absolutely love it here! The community is upscale and pristine. The homes are beautiful and classic in style. The streets are tree-lined with majestic grace and presence. The parks are mecc ...Read More as of natural beauty and serenity.

One of the best areas in Upper Montclair is Upper Mountain Avenue. Driving along this long and winding street with spectacular views. There is so much to do in our town. We enjoy the Yogi Berra Museum, which overflows with baseball nostalgia and history. The Turtle Back Zoo is nearby, and it's such a fun day out! The shopping in town is great. The stores and fresh markets are so inviting! We are just a few minutes from Willowbrook Mall, with all of its restaurants, stores, movie theaters, and more. We are close to many large and small employers, and the job market is strong here. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Upper Montclair? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sunset Park
      Green Garden Park
      Anderson Park
      Yanticaw Brook Park
      Anderson Park
      Yantacaw Brook Park
      Mountainside Park
      Tuers Park

      Entertainment

      Bellevue 4
      Studio Playhouse
      Alexander Kasser Theater
      Memorial Auditorium
      L. Howard Fox Theater
      Yogi Berra Stadium
      MSU Softball Stadium
      The Yogi Berra Museum

      Food & Drink

      mishmish Mediterranean Home
      Angelbeck's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Cafe Clair
      Watchung Deli
      McDonald's
      Rita's Italian Ice
      Panda Express

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Upper Montclair? Of all people who commute, 31.1% take public transportation in Upper Montclair.
      Drive to Work
      44%

      32% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      31%

      26% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Upper Montclair? The cost of living in Upper Montclair is 180/100 - which is 49% higher than New Jersey.
      Upper Montclair
      180

      80% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Upper Montclair? Upper Montclair crime rates are 617, which are 62% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      617 per 100k people

      73% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 163

      73% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      20%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Upper Montclair? The median income in Upper Montclair is $214,726 which is 191% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $214,726288% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $95,316220% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Upper Montclair a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS
      Keil's Pharmacy
      Acme

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Upper Montclair home prices? Upper Montclair home prices are $755,100 - which is 139% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $755,100309% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,127124% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      35% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Upper Montclair have good schools? The Upper Montclair graduation rate is 97% - which is 13% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      63%

      31% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Upper Montclair a good place to live? Upper Montclair has an overall rating of 91% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      93%

      7 total surveys

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