Upper Montclair, New Jersey Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Upper Montclair, New Jersey is 12,279 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 111th-largest city in New Jersey. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $968,200, and the median age is 41.3.
12,279
Population
5159
People / sq mi
$250,001
Median Income
$968,200
Median Home Value
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Upper Montclair covers 2.4 sq mi of land at 5159 people per square mile.
About Upper Montclair, NJ
What sets Upper Montclair apart is money: median household income runs $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. Upper Montclair is a city in New Jersey with a population of 12,279.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $250,001, above the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 1.0%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $968,200, with typical rent around $2,290.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 85.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. Working from home is common here: 39.4% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 44 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Upper Montclair firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.9% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$250,001
Median Household Income
$115,312
Per Capita Income
1.0%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$968,200
Median Home Value
$2,290
Median Rent
86.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
98.6%
High School+
85.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
22.6%
Drive Alone
33.6%
Public Transit
39.4%
Work From Home
43.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
52.3%
Foreign Born
87.6%
Non-English at Home
1.2%
Veterans
4.8%
With Disability
99.0%
Health Insurance
99.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.9% |
| Information | 11.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Retail Trade | 1.8% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Upper Montclair, New Jersey has a population of 12,279 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 111th-largest city in New Jersey.
The median household income in Upper Montclair, New Jersey is $250,001, with 1.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Upper Montclair, New Jersey is $968,200, with median monthly rent at $2,290 and a homeownership rate of 86.6%.
The median age in Upper Montclair, New Jersey is 41.3 years. The population is 52.6% male and 47.4% female.
Upper Montclair Cdp, NJ Climate
Upper Montclair Cdp, NJ has an average annual temperature of 11.2°C (52°F) and receives about 1271 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.2°C
Avg Temp
1271
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 29° | 99 mm |
| February | 0° / 31° | 79 mm |
| March | 5° / 40° | 106 mm |
| April | 10° / 50° | 110 mm |
| May | 16° / 61° | 119 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 105 mm |
| July | 24° / 75° | 120 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 109 mm |
| September | 19° / 65° | 116 mm |
| October | 12° / 54° | 100 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 111 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 97 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Upper Montclair Cdp, NJ
The most comfortable months to visit Upper Montclair Cdp, NJ are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -6°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.