Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Upper Montclair is a community of 12,457 people in Essex County, New Jersey.
Why visit Upper Montclair
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 45 parks and trails, 119 places to eat and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Freeman Parkway Bridge, Montclair State University, Presby Memorial Iris Gardens and Reynier Speer House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Upper Montclair
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair is a census-designated place (CDP), unincorporated community and neighborhood within Montclair in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, Upper Montclair had a population of 13,146. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 07043. It is often misperceived, even by Montclair residents, to be a separate municipality from Montclair, perhaps aided by this postal designation.
From the Wikipedia article Upper Montclair, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Freeman Parkway Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Deck arch bridge in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Montclair State University
School · 1.2 mi
Public university in New Jersey, United States
Studio Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
Theatre with 130 seats and two single-use gender-neutral bathrooms
14 Alvin Place, Upper Montclair
Wellmont Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Theater and concert venue in Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks44
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Reynier Speer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Little Falls, New Jersey
612 Upper Mountain Avenue, Little Falls
Anderson Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
County park in Montclair, United States of America
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Bloomfield
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Railroad station in New Jersey
Bloomfield Green Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Essex County, New Jersey
Bradner's Pharmacy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States of America
Canfield-Morgan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic building in Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Casa Deldra
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Montclair, New Jersey
Charles S. Shultz House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Cliffside Hose Company No. 4
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic firehouse in New Jersey, United States
Crane House and Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Montclair, New Jersey
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds45
Edgemont Memorial Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Municipal park in Montclair, New Jersey
Peckman Preserve
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
San Cap Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
Van Vleck House and Gardens
Park · 1.7 mi
21 Van Vleck Street, Montclair
33 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes119
Hunan Taste
Restaurant · Chinese, Sichuan, Cantonese · 0.5 mi
Chinese restaurant serving Sichuan, Cantonese, and Mandarin cuisine
4 Alvin Place, Montclair
Mo off; Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Mattarello Bakery & Café
Cafe · Italian · 0.4 mi
Italian bakery and cafe serving pastries, breakfast and lunch
254 Bellevue Avenue, Montclair
Mo-Su 06:30-21:00
Turtle + The Wolf
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
Seasonal restaurant serving locally sourced food
622 Valley Road, Montclair
We-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:30; Su 16:00-21:00
Agora Cafe
Restaurant · Diner · 1.3 mi
1045 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Su-We 08:00-17:00; Th-Sa 08:00-20:00
Anthony Francos Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.4 mi
303 Pompton Avenue, Verona
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
Applegate Farm
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
616 Grove Street, Upper Montclair
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Basil Indian & Thai Grill
Restaurant · Indian, Thai · 0.9 mi
117 Watchung Avenue, Montclair
Mo 12:00-15:00,16:00-21:30; Tu off; We-Th 12:00-15:00,16:00-21:30;...
Bánh Voyage
Cafe · Vietnamese · 0.9 mi
54 Fairfield Street, Montclair
Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Cafe Mobay
Restaurant · Jamaican · 1.3 mi
1039 Broad Street, Bloomfield
Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, Sa, Su 11:00-22:00; We 11:00-21:00
107 more on the map.
History
The area now known as Upper Montclair was first developed in the early 18th century as a rural community known as Speertown, named for John Speer, an early Dutch settler. The area remained a rural hamlet for much of that century. The modern township of Montclair, including Upper Montclair, was incorporated in 1868 from part of Bloomfield Township.
From the History section of Upper Montclair, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship22
Central Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
St. Luke's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
Church · Antiochian Orthodox · 1.7 mi
237 Long Hill Road, Little Falls
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare12
Chiropractic Health Center of Upper Montclair
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
539 Valley Road, Montclair
Patient Friendly Specialty Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
539 Valley Road, Montclair
Map of Upper Montclair
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 5.2 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 5.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 5.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Little Falls (3 mi away), rain and snow from Cedar Grove Twp 0.4 W, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Essex County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Essex County Airport (CDW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Totowa 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Paterson 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- East Rutherford 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Hasbrouck Heights 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Newark 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Lincoln Park 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Maywood 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Little Ferry 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Glen Rock 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Ridgefield Park 10 mi east, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Street in Upper Montclair, NJ (2006), Blondhairblueeyed ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office Building, Upper Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PresbyIrisMG1, User:Ekem, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reynier Speer House, Lithium6ion, Public domain
- Bloomfield Station, Tlantanu ( talk ), Public domain
- Van Reyper-Bond House, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 128 North Mountain Avenue Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vanderhoef-Westervelt House, Clifton, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Presbyterian Church, Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Montclair Congregational PM jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Stone Eagles House Montclair, Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Polistes by Doobertfan82, Doobertfan82, CC0
- 185 Bellevue Ave Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- S C Smith House, Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marsellis House, Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 200 Cooper Avenue Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Anchorage, Montclair, New Jersey, Jrogers123, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire House, America, and You, JonBaretz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- We Will Not Just Survive, We Will Thrive, JonBaretz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Plaque of 1901 Fire House, JonBaretz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire House from a view, JonBaretz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fire House, JonBaretz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Big tree stump in Anderson Park, Simplificationalizer, CC0
- Mountain Av Sta Montclair jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Mountain Ave Train Station Montclair NJ, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mountain Ave Station Montclair NJ USA, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mountain Avenue Train Station NJ, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brookdale Park Entrance, CmdrDan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yellow leaf, Rsperberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Through the Trees, Mills County Park - panoramio, Timothy Shields, CC BY 3.0
- The Presby Iris Gardens of NJ, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gardens in Montclair, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gardens Building Montclair, Jared Kofsky, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The View, Mills County Park - panoramio, Timothy Shields, CC BY 3.0
- 580 Park Street Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mills Reservation, MMZach, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-09-09 17 15 22 UTC minus 4 Aerial view of Woodland Park (upper left), Little Falls (middle left), Cedar Grove (lower left), Montclair (lower center) and Clifton (right) in Essex and Passaic..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tepee in Mills Reservation, Simplificationalizer, CC0
- Collapsed tepee Mills Reservation, Simplificationalizer, CC0
- 208 North Mountain Avenue Montclair NJ-SWM-TLW- 2012-09-23, Snowilli, CC BY-SA 3.0
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