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Montclair, NJ

Montclair is a township in Essex County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Situated on the cliffs of the Watchung Mountains, Montclair is a commercial and cultural hub of North Jersey and a diverse bedroom community of New York City within the New York metropolitan area. The township is the home of Montclair State University, the state's second-largest university.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 6.25 square miles (16.17 km2), including 6.24 square miles (16.16 km2) of land and 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2) of water (0.11%).

In 1980, after multiple protests filed by Montclair officials regarding inequities built into the federal revenue-sharing system, Montclair passed a referendum changing its name to the "Township of Montclair," becoming the third of more than a dozen Essex County municipalities to reclassify themselves as townships to take advantage of federal revenue sharing policies that allocated townships a greater share of government aid to municipalities on a per capita basis.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Montclair. The township is home to various fitness centers, yoga studios, and wellness centers, catering to residents' physical and mental well-being. Rainbow Spa provides various spa treatments such as massages, manicures, pedicures, and skincare services. Hanu Yoga offers yoga classes for all levels, including vinyasa, hatha, and restorative yoga. Euphoria Esthetics and Wellness provides yoga classes along with wellness workshops and holistic health services. The Alchemy Spa offers a range of spa services including massages, facials, and body treatments. Serenity Wellness Spa provides a relaxing environment with services such as massages, skincare treatments, and spa packages. Strength & Fitness offers a variety of fitness programs, equipment, and classes for all fitness levels.

Top sites in Montclair, NJ: Montclair Art Museum, Presby Memorial Iris Gardens, Van Vleck House & Gardens. 

Population: Approximately 39,000 (2020). Elevation: 213 feet (65 meters). Area: 6.3 square miles (16.3 km²). ZIP Code: 07042, 07043. Area code(s): 973. Founded: 1868.

FAQs

What is the history of Montclair, NJ?

Montclair was initially formed as a township on April 15, 1868, from portions of Bloomfield Township, so that a second railroad could be built to Montclair. After a referendum held on February 21, 1894, Montclair was reincorporated as a town, effective February 24, 1894. It derives its name from the French mont clair, meaning "clear mountain" or "bright mountain."

What makes Montclair, NJ popular?

In the 1948 biographical novel Cheaper by the Dozen, the principal characters Frank Bunker Gilbreth Sr. and Lillian Moller Gilbreth live in Montclair, as the authors did in real life. The 1989 film Bloodhounds of Broadway, which starred Madonna, Matt Dillon, and Jennifer Grey, was partially filmed in Montclair. Herman Hupfeld, composer of the song "As Time Goes By", was born, lived, and was buried in Montclair. The song was voted No. 2 on the AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs special, commemorating the best songs in film.

Is Montclair, NJ a good place to live?

According to the FBI, Montclair is a very safe place to live; the crime rate is 790 per 100k people, which is 41.7% lower than NJ and 66.3% lower than the US. Additional crime rate statistics: Montclair violent crime rate per 100k people: is 98. The violent crime rate in Montclair is 49.8% lower than the state and 74.7% lower than the country.

Sources

Township of Montclair

Wikipedia

harringtonmovers

Rainbow Spa

Hanu Yoga

Euphoria Esthetics and Wellness

The Alchemy Spa

Serenity Wellness Spa

Strength & Fitness

Montclair Art Museum

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Van Vleck House & Gardens

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