Upper Montclair

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Upper Montclair, NJ

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A picturesque suburb within minutes of Manhattan

Charming Historic Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Peaceful

Located about 19 miles west of Manhattan, Upper Montclair is a charming suburb nestled amid lush greenery in Essex County. Residents enjoy Upper Montclair’s modern luxuries combined with a unique sense of historic character. Stroll along Valley Road and you’ll find an array of national franchises and independently owned businesses in old-fashioned brick buildings.

With access to multiple stops on NJ Transit’s Montclair-Boonton Line and Garden State Parkway, it’s easy to see why Upper Montclair is a popular choice for many commuters. The community is also close to Montclair State University, making it a top choice for students, faculty, and staff seeking rentals close to campus.

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
  • Van Vleck House & Gardens
  • Edison National Historic Site
  • Branch Brook Park
  • Richard W. DeKorte Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.