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MONTCLAIR NJ - Something for Everyone 

Montclair New Jersey, located 12 miles west of the Lincoln Tunnel, is a unique suburban town with a distinctive urban feeling. Tree-lined streets and architecturally interesting houses characterize this pedestrian-friendly town of almost 40,000. Although only 6 square miles, Montclair has cultural, dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities all within its boundaries.

Whether you want to eat in one of the many ethnic restaurants, dance the night away at the Diva Lounge, go to a concert at the refurbished Wellmont Theatre, sip coffee at one of the many coffee houses or go to the theatre, nightlife in Montclair has endless possibilities. For the sports-minded, there are numerous parks for walking, hiking and nature watching, 2 indoor skating rinks (and outdoor pond skating when weather permits), 3 town pools and a variety of town-run recreational programs. Yogi Berra Stadium, home to a minor league baseball team, is located right on the Montclair State University campus. Montclair is also home to an art museum, a historical museum and several art galleries.

Montclair public schools are unique. Since the 1970's, this district has operated under the magnet school concept; parents are offered school choice. For instance, Edgemont is the only public Montessori elementary school in the state; Rand school is the Family and Environmental Magnet. In 2008, close to 90 percent of Montclair High School seniors went on to college.

Easy access to New York City is a big draw for Montclair residents. Many commuters can walk to one of the 6 train stations; trains go either to Hoboken or direct to Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan. DeCamp also provides two bus lines that makes frequent stops to pick up passengers. A township jitney service is available in the evening from the Bay Street station, for South End residents.

The median sale price of single family homes (including condominiums and co-ops) in 2009 was $515,000 down from $639,340 in 2008. In 2007 it was $637,500, $625,000 in 2006, $605,000 in 2005, $533,500 in 2004, and $457,000 in 2003. 

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