Montgomery, NJ

Montgomery, New Jersey

Montgomery, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 18 miles N of Trenton, New Jersey (center to center) and 35 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is conveniently located inside the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,481 people in Montgomery.

The People and Families of Montgomery

In Montgomery, about 75% of adults are married. Many folks in Montgomery are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Montgomery. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montgomery had a median family income of $129,150. Montgomery has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Montgomery living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Montgomery. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the town, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Montgomery.

Montgomery Housing

Approximately 87% of housing in Montgomery is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Montgomery, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Montgomery, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Montgomery, NJ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Montgomery Almanac

Montgomery Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Montgomery Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Montgomery, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Montgomery Colleges

(List of All New Jersey Colleges)

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