MONTVILLE

About 30 miles west of New York City is a much quieter town with woodsy neighborhoods and one of a kind estates built among hills and lakes.

Welcome to Montville

About 30 miles west of New York City is a much quieter town with woodsy neighborhoods and one of a kind estates built among hills and lakes. With a population of approximately 22,000, Montville was recently ranked by Money Magazine as one of the top places to live in the United States. This small town is a great place for those seeking larger homes with substantial yards at lower prices and taxes. With good schools, rolling greens, and tons of cultural and outdoor activities, it is no wonder the families are flocking to this close-knit community.
 

Schools

  • Five elementary schools (Cedar Hill, Hilldale, Valley View, William Mason, and Woodmont)
  • Robert R. Lazar Middle School
  • Montville High School

Commute

Montville is just over 30 miles west of New York City and about an hour car ride on 280 East. Commuters can take a 30 to 40 minutes bus ride from the Willowbrook Mall to the Port Authority. There is also a train station in Towaco that will take commuters into the city, with a switch of trains in Montclair or Secaucus. Highways in the area include Routes 80, 287,202, and 46.
 

Restaurant and Shopping

Montville has no town center or big-box stores but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great restaurants in town. Family owned Columbia Inn, Joes and Harrigans are popular among residents and have been around for over 30 years. The prestigious Willowbrook Mall in Wayne is only 10 minutes away and there is also a commercial strip along route 46.
 

Arts and Recreation

With a beautiful view overlooking Montville Township, Montville’s Amphitheater located at the  Community Park is an area for outdoor education classes, concerts, and movies. Nearby, the Barn Theater, a community theater, has been presenting musicals and plays for over 85 years.
In addition to the multitude of cultural activities, Montville offers several parks, town-sponsored leagues/activities, athletic fields/courts, bocce courts, horseshoe pits, and playgrounds. Montville Township also offers a Dog Park just under an acre, with two separate fenced-in areas for larger and smaller pups.
 
  • Montville Community Park (athletic fields, turf fields)
  • Camp Dawson (fishing pond, hiking trails, playgrounds, athletic fields)
  • Masar Park (fishing pond, playground, roller hockey rink, athletic fields)
  • Community Park (Athletic courts/fields, hiking paths, and trails, playground, beach volleyball court)
There are still hints of farming throughout the township including the greenhouses and nurseries at Condurso’s Garden Center, a family farm for more than 80 years, or the pick-it-yourself pumpkin patches at Conklin’s or Bader Farms. Montville is also home to Lake Valhalla club, a scenic swim club dating to the 1930s, that includes a grand clubhouse and a 90-acre lake for swimming and sailing.
 
 
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Overview for MONTVILLE, NJ

22,340 people live in MONTVILLE, where the median age is 46.2 and the average individual income is $66,621. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,340

Total Population

46.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$66,621

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for MONTVILLE, NJ

MONTVILLE has 7,897 households, with an average household size of 2.81. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in MONTVILLE do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 22,340 people call MONTVILLE home. The population density is 1,199.33 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

22,340

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

46.2

Median Age

50.01 / 49.99%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
7,897

Total Households

2.81

Average Household Size

$66,621

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in MONTVILLE, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby MONTVILLE. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
William Mason School
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Trinity Christian School
PRIVATE
K - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
5/5
Montville Township High School
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
Robert R Lazar Middle School
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5

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