Cost of Living in Montclair
Montclair's cost of living runs genuinely, severely high on both housing and property tax -- among the most expensive New Jersey Tier A markets documented in this project.
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Learn moreSeverely elevated housing costs
Montclair's average home value ($1,204,654, per Zillow) runs dramatically above New Jersey's own already-high $584,681 statewide average.
A severe property-tax layer on top
Montclair's effective property tax rate (3.38%-5.79% depending on ZIP) produces a median annual tax bill of approximately $22,537 -- among the highest documented in this project.
A strong income base
Montclair's median household income (roughly $151,075-$172,306) runs substantially above both state and national figures, helping offset the severe cost picture for many households.
Key takeaways
- Montclair's housing costs run dramatically above New Jersey's own already-high statewide average.
- Montclair's median annual property tax bill (~$22,537) is among the highest of any New Jersey Tier A market.
- Montclair's median household income runs substantially above state and national figures.
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