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Montague, NJ


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Montague, New Jersey

Montague, New Jersey, in Sussex county, is 36 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 50 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Newark metropolitan area. Montague contains a population of approximately 3,412.

The People and Families of Montague

In Montague, about 59% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Montague has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montague had a median family income of $50,833.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Montague favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,400. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Montague Housing

Montague has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Montague are newer than those found in most places. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the town the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Montague, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Montague strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Montague Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Montague Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Montague Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Montague, NJ

Comparing Montague to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men93
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women72
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income82
People in Middle Class or Better72
College Educated Adults62
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use92
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Rents16
Affordability of Property Taxes19

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