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Living in
Montclair.
Montclair is an unincorporated community in Prince William County, VA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Montclair
Montclair is a community of 22,295 people in Virginia. The median household income is $155,774, median rent runs about $2,366 per month, and median home values are around $577,800. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Montclair at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
13.4%
Broadband Internet
98.2%
of households
Population Growth
+6.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.4% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Montclair: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Montclair, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (13.1%), and 7.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.5%
of households
Married Couples
66.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 50% above VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Montclair
In Montclair, rent runs 50% above the VA average, and home values are 51% above the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,333
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
88.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for VA
Unemployment in Montclair and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince William County, which includes Montclair, is close to the VA average.
Unemployment rate
Montclair: Prince William County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince William County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Montclair is about 5% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Montclair Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute38.2 min avg
How Montclair residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Montclair, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 38% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Prince William County Police Department, which covers Montclair, runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
213.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,281.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Prince William County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince William County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince William County, which includes Montclair, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Winter Weather | $143,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Winter Weather | $31,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $104,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Flood | $121,000 |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 24 | Flood | $200,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince William County, county-wide
Montclair is about 5% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince William County, which includes Montclair, is typically good — 349 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
349
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince William County, county-wide
Montclair is about 5% of Prince William County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Montclair has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
47°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
12.4"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
76
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 28°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.36" |
| Mar | 56°F | 37°F | 3.58" |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 3.16" |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 3.63" |
| Jun | 84°F | 66°F | 3.53" |
| Jul | 88°F | 71°F | 4.64" |
| Aug | 86°F | 69°F | 4.24" |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.43" |
| Oct | 69°F | 50°F | 3.33" |
| Nov | 58°F | 39°F | 3.14" |
| Dec | 49°F | 32°F | 3.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Montclair
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Montclair's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Woodbridge
Uva Health Prince William Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Manassas
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Fort Belvoir
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Montclair
Montclair's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Prince William Forest Park, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Montclair
Montclair has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Prince William Forest Park (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Prince William Forest Park
Park
2 mi awayManassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
17 mi awayPiscataway Park
Park
17 mi awayThomas Stone National Historic Site
National Historic Site
18 mi awayFort Washington Park
Park
19 mi awayFort Foote Park
Park
21 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
21 mi awayFredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park
National Military Park
23 mi awayPublic Libraries in Montclair
Montclair Library
5029 Waterway Drive, Dumfries
Cities Near Montclair
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Montclair?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Montclair FAQ
Is Montclair, Virginia affordable?⌄
Montclair's median rent is $2,366/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $155,774/year. Median home value is $577,800.
Is Montclair, Virginia safe?⌄
Montclair is policed by the Prince William County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 214 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1282 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Montclair, Virginia?⌄
Prince William County, which includes Montclair, has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Montclair, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Montclair is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,366/month and median household income is $155,774/year. The median home value is $577,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Montclair, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Montclair is 38 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from