Montclair, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Montclair, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Montclair | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,425 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3627.3 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.22% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,274 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Montclair grew by 17.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,425 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Montclair is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.3% of residents. That is 0.1 points below Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,155 18.5% -2.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,995 22.3% -0.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,730 21.1% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,570 15.9% -0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.8% of the people living in Montclair and men 50.2%.
- Women 49.8% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 50.2% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Montclair has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Montclair | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $156,871 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.82% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Montclair is about 68% higher than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Montclair | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $442,064 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,365 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.7% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Montclair is about 15.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,365 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Montclair spend about 77 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 319 hours, about 13.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Montclair | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 38.3 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 76.6 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 319 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $9,895 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 25.3% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,279 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,480 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Montclair is 38 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Montclair has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Montclair | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.8% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.08 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Montclair has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Montclair | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.6% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.1% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Montclair, VA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Montclair, VA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair, VA | 22,425 | $156,871 #1/2 | $442,064 #2/2 | 38.3 min #2/2 |
| Dale City, VA | 67,951 | $112,930 | $494,956 | 35.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Montclair, Virginia.
How big is Montclair, Virginia by population?
About 22,425 people live in Montclair, Virginia, in 7,274 households of 3.1 people on average. The median age is 37.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Montclair, Virginia urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Montclair, Virginia has 3,627 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 42 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Montclair, Virginia?
The median home costs 2.8 times the median household income ($442,064 against $156,871), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,365 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Montclair, Virginia?
52.8% of adults in Montclair, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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