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Montville, NJ


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Montville, New Jersey

Montville, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 4 miles NE of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 16 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. Montville contains a population of approximately 20,839.

The People and Families of Montville

In Montville, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Montville, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Montville had a median family income of $105,394. The typical family in Montville is better off than most in New Jersey. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Montville have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Montville favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $16,950. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Montville.

Montville Housing

Montville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in New Jersey, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Montville, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMontville Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Montville Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Montville Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Montville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Montville People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Montville College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Montville Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Montville Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Montville Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Montville, NJ

Comparing Montville 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
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population86
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes12
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime108

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