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Montville, New Jersey

Introduction to Montville, New Jersey

Montville, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 4 miles NE of Parsippany, New Jersey 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.

Montville History

Dutch farmers from New Amsterdam settled in this region in the early 18th century. The town was initially called "Uyle-Kill", Dutch for "Owl-Kill," which actually referred to the creek and valley that ran through the region. By the 1740s, the population had begun expanding, and the construction of the first road was underway. Montville was incorporated as a township on April 11, 1867. It functioned as a major military route during the American Revolutionary War. According to some sources, Montville took its name from Mandeville Inn, the spelling of which gradually evolved into Montville.

Montville and nearby Attractions

  • Boonton Historical Society and Museum
  • Craftsman Farms - Stickley Museum
  • New Jersey Performing Arts Center
  • Fairy Tale Forest
  • Knoll East Country Club

Things To Do In Montville

Travelers interested in the historical and cultural background of the township of Montville should pay a visit to the Montville Township Museum and the Boonton Historical Society and Museum. Craftsman Farms is a national historic landmark founded as a farm and school for the Arts and Crafts movement. It currently operates as a museum. The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is also nearby. A huge favorite with kids is the Fairy Tale Forest which is basically an amusement park designed as an enchanted forest.

Montville Transportation

Newark International Airport is nearby.

Montville Higher Education

Bloomfield College, Caldwell College, Montclair State University, William Paterson University and the College of Saint Elizabeth provide opportunities for higher education.

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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