Montclair, New Jersey · ZIP 07042

Montclair — ZIP 07042

Montclair (07042) scores 76/100 — Good for Montclair. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $976K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share8%

Property crime share92%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency51%

Avg reading proficiency64%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index32/100

Typical home value$976K

Median rent$2,971/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$976K

Median Rent

$2,971/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

16,343

Violent Crime

2,732

Property Crime

13,611

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Hillside Elementary School	03–05	684	63%	73%
Charles H. Bullock School	KG–05	438	62%	67%
Watchung Elementary School	KG–05	406	62%	72%
Northeast Elementary School	KG–05	391	62%	67%
Bradford Elementary School	PK–05	388	62%	57%
Edgemont Elementary School	KG–05	251	62%	72%
Buzz Aldrin Middle School	06–08	618	44%	66%
Renaissance Middle School at the Rand Building	06–08	203	39%	68%
Glenfield Middle School	06–08	512	30%	53%
Montclair High School	09–12	1,925	26%	46%
Nishuane Elementary School	PK–02	377	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

27,173

Median Income

$123K

Homeownership

47%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07042 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07042 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07042 is approximately $976K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07042 in Montclair has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.