Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Montclair

Montclair has 9 affordable and income-based rental properties offering a total of 734 units across the city. Of the 5 properties with inspection scores on record, all 5 earned an excellent rating, with an average score of 95 out of 100 according to HUD inspection data. That track record points to a well-maintained affordable housing stock for renters exploring options here.

Properties

734

Total units

95/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🛡️ Safety

118 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Montclair Police Department's FBI Crime Data Explorer reporting, Montclair had a violent crime rate of 118 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions define and report crimes.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 96 · Walker's Paradise

Getting Around Montclair

According to Walk Score, the area around Montclair's assisted properties earns a Walk Score of 96 (Walker's Paradise) and a Bike Score of 51. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

8 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 8 public schools across 1 district serve Montclair, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school. Ratings and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

Cost of Living in Montclair, NJ

Montclair is a higher-cost suburb in Essex County, where housing expenses tend to run well above state and national averages. The 664 income-restricted units across 7 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties in Montclair represent an important resource for renters who qualify for affordable housing programs.

No median household income figure is available in our current data for Montclair. For local income and cost context, the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD's income limits for Essex County are good starting points when estimating eligibility and affordability.

Affordable units available: 664 total income-restricted units across 7 properties
Programs represented: HUD-assisted and LIHTC (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) housing
Eligibility: Rents and income limits are set by HUD guidelines for the area; check each listing for current limits

BEA / BLS

🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 7 affordable housing properties in Montclair have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone, while the remaining 6 carry minimal or no elevated flood risk. Renters interested in a specific property should confirm its flood zone status before signing a lease.

FEMA · EPA AirNow

HUD Inspection Scoresavg 95/100(5 of 9 scored)

90+ (5)No score (4)