Essex County offers residents an easy commute to New York City, but also allows residents to maximize their living space, experience life in a quiet urban or suburban community and enjoy a variety of natural amenities.
Montclair — which had a median listing price of $899,000 in 2024 — is known for being a d iverse and artsy hub with a walkable downtown that is full of local businesses and a rich dining scene. The town also consists of neighborhoods that all offer different housing styles.
Situated in northern Essex County between communities like Glen Ridge and West Orange, some may view Montclair as an overrated commuter town with an expensive lifestyle, dormant social scene and haughty attitude…