Montvale
NJ
Average Sales Price
$955,426
Median Sales Price
$899,999
Population
7,814
Total Listings
33
Living in Montvale
Mercedes-Benz HQ. Pascack Hills HS #7 NJ. $183K Income.
"The Pride of the Pascack Valley."
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→Montvale calls itself "The Pride of the Pascack Valley" — and the data supports it. The 4-square-mile borough at the northern tip of Bergen County, bordering Rockland County, NY, has a median household income of $183,664 (among New Jersey's highest), an 84% homeownership rate, and a population that has grown 18% since 2020 with one-third of residents arriving in the last five years. The name "Montvale" translates to "mountain valley," reflecting its position at the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains. Corporate America has taken notice too — Mercedes-Benz USA maintains its headquarters here, and former HQ tenants include Sharp Electronics and KPMG. The borough's commercial campus character along Grand Avenue supports a commercial tax base that meaningfully offsets residential tax burdens.
The educational draw is unambiguous. Montvale students attend Pascack Hills High School — located in Montvale itself at 225 West Grand Avenue, Broncos, Brown/White/Orange, 767 students, 9.9:1 ratio, DFG I — ranked #7 in New Jersey by NJ Monthly. The K–8 is handled in-borough (Memorial Elementary + Fieldstone Middle). NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line serves the Montvale Station, though service frequency is limited (verify current schedule). With a median home around $800K–$1.1M, a 2.515% tax rate, and consistent 20-day DOM, Montvale is Bergen County's most prestigious Pascack Valley destination and one of its fastest-appreciating communities at the upper-mid tier.
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Pascack Hills HS — #7 NJ · 9.9:1
767 students · Broncos · located in Montvale · DFG I
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$183,664 Median HH Income
84% homeownership · among NJ's highest
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Mercedes-Benz USA HQ
GSP Exit 172 · last NJ exit · 27 mi from Manhattan
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18% Population Growth Since 2020
1/3 of residents arrived in last 5 years
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Median ~$800K–$1.1M · 20-Day DOM
Zillow +10.4% · 2.515% rate · $12,187 avg bill
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Pascack Valley Line (Montvale Station)
NJ Transit · Hoboken Terminal · limited schedule
Commute & Connectivity
Getting There From Here
Montvale has NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line service at Montvale Station, Garden State Parkway access at Exit 172 (the last NJ exit northbound), and Route 17 — but verify the PVL schedule carefully, as weekday service is limited (102 avg daily boardings in 2024).
Hoboken Terminal (Train)
Pascack Valley Line · Montvale Station · limited schedule
~55–65
minutes by train (verify schedule)
Midtown Manhattan (Car)
Via GSP S / GWB or Rt-17 S / Rt-4 E · ~27 miles
~40–55
minutes by car (off-peak)
George Washington Bridge
Via GSP S (Exit 172→165→GWB) · ~20 miles
~30–40
minutes by car
Newark Liberty Airport
Via Garden State Pkwy S · ~30 miles
~35–40
minutes by car
Paramus / Hackensack
Via Route 17 S / Kinderkamack Rd · ~12 miles
~15–20
minutes by car
Public Schools
Education That Raises Property Values
Montvale runs its own K–8 district and sends students to Pascack Hills High School — located in Montvale, #7 in NJ by NJ Monthly, 767 students, 9.9:1 ratio, DFG I, shared with Woodcliff Lake.
| School | Grades | Type | Student:Teacher | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Elementary School Montvale Public Schools · PreK–4 · Kinderkamack Rd |
PreK – 4 | Public | ~11 : 1 | A |
| Fieldstone Middle School Montvale Public Schools · Grades 5–8 |
5 – 8 | Public | ~11 : 1 | A |
| Pascack Hills High School 225 W Grand Ave · Montvale · 767 students · Broncos |
9 – 12 | Public | 9.9 : 1 | #7 NJ |
Pascack Hills HS: #7 NJ (NJ Monthly 2014 cover) · 767 students · 9.9:1 · Broncos (formerly Cowboys, renamed 2021) · Brown/White/Orange · 225 W Grand Ave, Montvale. Pascack Valley Regional HS District: DFG I · 2 schools · 1,867 students. Montvale K–8: Memorial Elementary (PreK–4) + Fieldstone Middle School (5–8). Saint Joseph Regional HS (private, all-boys Catholic, Montvale) also available. Bergen County Academies accessible.
Neighborhood Life
What Makes Montvale Montvale
Explore Montvale's corporate campus character, Pascack Brook trails, the J.J. Blauvelt Octagon House, Day in the Park events, and the upscale residential community that has attracted a third of its residents in the last five years.
Grand Avenue & Kinderkamack Rd Commercial Corridor
Montvale's primary commercial spine along Grand Avenue and Kinderkamack Road includes local restaurants, cafés, and specialty dining that serve the borough's high-income professional community ($183,664 median HH income). The Business View Magazine guide notes Montvale's commercial growth — "new businesses that have just moved into town, medical businesses and retail businesses" — reflects a community whose commercial landscape is actively evolving alongside its 18% population growth since 2020.
Grand Ave · Kinderkamack Rd · Local Dining · Corporate Corridor
Mercedes-Benz USA — Corporate Campus Dining
Montvale's identity as a corporate headquarters community — Mercedes-Benz USA being the most prominent current occupant — shapes the borough's commercial character. Corporate campuses attract the kind of upscale quick-service dining, catering, and business lunch establishments that serve a professional daytime population. For residents who work locally at one of Montvale's corporate campuses, the in-borough dining options have a practical professional dimension beyond casual neighborhood dining.
Mercedes-Benz USA · Corporate Campus · Professional Dining
Park Ridge & Woodcliff Lake Dining (~5 min)
Park Ridge's active commercial district and Woodcliff Lake's local dining options are both approximately 5 minutes south and east — the practical dining extension for Montvale residents who want more variety than the in-borough options provide. Montvale's position at the northern apex of Bergen County means that most regional amenities require a short drive south, which the borough's high-income resident base treats as a non-issue given the residential premium they receive in return.
~5 min Park Ridge · Woodcliff Lake · Extended Dining
Pearl River, NY (~5 min north) · Regional Retail
Montvale borders Rockland County, NY — Pearl River and Nanuet are approximately 5 minutes north. This New York state adjacency gives Montvale residents access to Rockland County retail and dining alongside Bergen County options. The Garden State Parkway's last NJ exit (172) is in Montvale — giving residents the ability to cross into New York and access the Hudson Valley retail and dining landscape in both directions from a unique geographic position.
~5 min Pearl River NY · GSP Exit 172 · Dual-State Access
Day in the Park — September Annual Event
Montvale's signature community event is "Day in the Park" — held in September, featuring music, food, and fireworks that bring together the borough's rapidly growing population of families, professionals, and long-term residents. Business View Magazine specifically cited the event as a reflection of the borough's focus on "resident satisfaction" — a community that invests in civic programming consistent with the quality of life its high-income resident base expects.
Day in the Park · September · Music · Food · Fireworks
Luxury Townhomes & New Construction — Unique Stock
Hello Pascack Valley specifically notes that Montvale has "the most varied housing stock of the eight towns. Post-war colonials alongside newer executive homes and luxury townhome developments. Lot sizes tend to be larger than in the borough towns." This variety — including newer luxury townhome communities alongside traditional SFH colonials — creates a housing market that serves both established families and new arrivals seeking modern construction with premium amenities at the Pascack Valley's highest price ceiling.
Luxury Townhomes · New Construction · Executive Colonials · Variety
Pascack Brook Trails & Environmental Learning Center
Montvale's trails along Pascack Brook and the environmental learning center next to Borough Hall provide nature-based recreation that Business View Magazine specifically notes as a community asset. The Pascack Brook corridor — a natural waterway running through the Pascack Valley — gives Montvale walking and trail access alongside the brook's natural ecosystem. The environmental learning center reflects a community that invests in educational environmental resources for its families.
Pascack Brook · Trails · Environmental Center · Nature
J.J. Blauvelt Octagon House — Historic Landmark
The J.J. Blauvelt Octagon House, built in the 1850s, is Montvale's most distinctive historic landmark — an octagonal house design that was briefly fashionable in mid-19th century America and remains one of Bergen County's most unusual surviving examples of the style. The house reflects the agricultural and settlement history of the Pascack Valley before the railroad arrived in 1871 and before Montvale was incorporated in 1894.
Historic · 1850s · Octagon House · Blauvelt · Pascack Valley
Ramapo Mountains Access (~15 min)
Montvale's name means "mountain valley" — and the Ramapo Mountains that inspired the name are approximately 15 minutes west via Upper Saddle River. Ramapo Valley County Reservation and the Ramapo Mountain State Forest offer extensive hiking, mountain biking, and natural recreation. For a corporate-campus community at Bergen County's northern edge, the Ramapo foothills are a genuine outdoor recreation asset accessible within a practical drive.
~15 min Ramapo · Mountain Valley · Hiking · Natural Recreation
Good Samaritan Hospital (~10 min) · Regional Healthcare
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY (approximately 10 minutes north via GSP) serves Montvale's northern Bergen/Rockland corridor. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) is approximately 20 minutes southeast. HackensackUMC is approximately 25 minutes southeast. Saint Joseph Regional High School is also located in Montvale — a private all-boys Catholic high school that provides an additional educational option for families.
~10 min Good Samaritan NY · Valley Hospital ~20 min · Saint Joseph HS
Montvale Public Library
Part of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System, serving one of Bergen County's wealthiest and fastest-growing communities. The library's programming serves the needs of a community where 1/3 of residents have arrived in the last five years — newcomers who are building community connections and families that specifically chose Montvale for its schools and quality of life. Strong children's programming serves the family-heavy demographic that Niche notes as Montvale's defining characteristic.
Civic · BCCLS · Newcomer-Friendly · Family Programming
18% Population Growth Since 2020 — Bergen's Fastest-Growing
Montvale grew 18% since the 2020 Census — one of Bergen County's fastest growth rates — with one-third of current residents having arrived in the last five years. Business View Magazine quotes Mayor Ghassali: proximity to New York City, direct train access, new businesses, and top-rated schools explain "the town's magnetic pull for newcomers." This growth dynamic means Montvale has a community mix of long-term established residents and a substantial cohort of motivated new arrivals who chose the borough deliberately and are actively investing in it.
18% Growth · 1/3 New Arrivals · Fastest-Growing Bergen · Magnetic
Corporate HQ Identity — Mercedes-Benz, Sharp, KPMG Heritage
Montvale's corporate headquarters profile — Mercedes-Benz USA (current), former tenants Sharp Electronics and KPMG — gives the borough a commercial tax base that partially offsets residential tax obligations. This is not a trivial advantage: a municipality with major corporate campuses has a structural tax-base diversification that pure residential communities lack. For residents, the corporate presence creates local employment options and the commercial infrastructure (restaurants, services) that corporate tenants support.
Mercedes-Benz USA · Corporate Tax Base · Employment · Infrastructure
"The Pride of the Pascack Valley" — Pascack Hills HS #7 NJ
Montvale's self-designation as "The Pride of the Pascack Valley" is backed by Pascack Hills High School's NJ Monthly #7 ranking. Hello Pascack Valley states it directly: "Pascack Hills is one of the top-ranked public high schools in New Jersey and is the primary reason families target Montvale." A 9.9:1 ratio for 767 students, DFG I district, and the school's physical location in Montvale at 225 West Grand Avenue — not in a neighboring town — make this a genuine home-field advantage for families who choose the borough for educational reasons.
"Pride of Pascack Valley" · PHHS #7 NJ · Primary Demand Driver
In-Borough & Park Ridge Commercial (~5 min)
Montvale's commercial corridor along Grand Avenue and Kinderkamack Road provides in-borough grocery, everyday retail, and services. Park Ridge — approximately 5 minutes south — adds a fuller commercial district including ShopRite and everyday retail. Woodcliff Lake is similarly adjacent. For a northern Bergen community at the state border, Montvale's practical everyday retail footprint extends naturally into its immediate Pascack Valley neighbors.
In-Borough · ~5 min Park Ridge · ShopRite · Everyday
Nanuet / Pearl River NY (~5–10 min) + Paramus (~20 min)
Nanuet's Palisades Center Mall and Pearl River's commercial district (Rockland County, NY) are approximately 5–10 minutes north via GSP. Garden State Plaza and Bergen Town Center (Paramus) are approximately 20 minutes south. Montvale's unique dual-state position gives retail access in both directions — New York state malls to the north, Bergen County's mega-retail to the south.
~5 min Palisades Center NY · ~20 min Paramus · Dual-State Access
Good Samaritan Hospital (~10 min) · Valley Hospital (~20 min)
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY is approximately 10 minutes north — serving Montvale's Rockland County-adjacent northern corridor. Valley Hospital (Ridgewood) approximately 20 minutes southeast. Saint Joseph Regional High School (private all-boys Catholic, Montvale) provides an additional educational option. Bergen County Academies accessible for qualifying students.
~10 min Good Samaritan · Valley Hospital ~20 min · Saint Joseph HS
By the Numbers
Montvale at a Glance
Municipality Type
Borough
Bergen County · 4.03 sq mi · est. 1894
Population
~8,436–10,000
+18% since 2020 · fastest-growing Bergen
Median HH Income
$183,664
84% homeownership · among NJ's highest
Median Sale Price
~$800K–$1.1M
Zillow $868K (+10.4%) · 20-day DOM
HS Rank & Ratio
#7 NJ · 9.9:1
Pascack Hills HS · Broncos · in Montvale
Avg Tax Bill (2024)
~$12,187
2.515% rate · corporate tax base assists
Zip Code
07645
Single zip borough
Corporate HQ
Mercedes-Benz USA
GSP Exit 172 · last NJ exit northbound
Explore the Area
Similar Towns Near Montvale
Buyers considering Montvale often explore these neighboring Pascack Valley and northern Bergen County communities sharing the same school district or similar price tier.
Woodcliff Lake
Adjacent · Pascack Hills HS partner · BMW HQ
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Park Ridge
Adjacent · PVL train · downtown · family
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River Vale
Adjacent · Pascack Valley HS · quiet · family
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Upper Saddle River
Adjacent · estate homes · ultra-prestige
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Hillsdale
Nearby · Pascack Valley HS · NJ Transit
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Emerson
Nearby · NJ Transit · "Family Town"
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Harrington Park
Nearby · NV Old Tappan HS · prestige
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Ramsey
Nearby · NJ Transit · vibrant downtown
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Mahwah
Nearby · Ramapo College · lowest Bergen bill
→Demographics
Data provided by Attom Data
Population
Employment
Population
7.8K
7.8K in 2020
Density
2K
per square mile
Households
2.8K
Total households
Gender
48% / 52%
Men Vs Women
Occupancy
83% / 17%
Owned Vs Rented
Age Median: Years
Education Level
Educational Environment
Elementary Schools (3)Middle Schools (1)High Schools (2)
Name
Category
Grades
Library
Ratio
9/10
Memorial Elementary School
53 W Grand Ave, Montvale, NJ 07645
Public
PK - 4
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
8/10
Fieldstone Middle School
47 Spring Valley Rd, Montvale, NJ 07645
Public
5 - 8
No
12:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
0/10
Am - Tree Developmental Nursery School
115 Spring Valley Rd, Montvale, NJ 07645
Private
PK - KG
Yes
1:1 STUDENTS/TEACHERS
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Common Questions
Montvale, NJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers about buying, selling, taxes, schools, and daily life in Montvale — "The Pride of the Pascack Valley," with Pascack Hills HS #7 NJ, $183K median HH income, 18% population growth since 2020, Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters, a median SFH around $800K–$1.1M, and 20-day DOM.
Montvale is a fast-appreciating, low-volume market at Bergen County's upper tier. Zillow ZHVI is $868,157, up 10.4% YoY — one of Bergen County's strongest appreciation rates at this price level. Movoto list median $899K with 20-day DOM (May 2026). Redfin showed $1.074M median (February 2025, very small 5-sale sample). The true SFH working range is approximately $800K–$1.1M, with luxury construction and executive colonials pushing above. Monthly medians are highly volatile given only 5–10 transactions per month. The borough's 18% population growth since 2020 creates structural demand that has compressed DOM and driven consistent appreciation. Families specifically targeting Pascack Hills HS (#7 NJ) are the primary demand driver. Talk to us about current Montvale market conditions →
The practical range: post-war colonials in good condition: $700K–$900K. Executive colonials and larger SFH: $900K–$1.2M. Newer construction and luxury properties: $1.2M–$2M+. Hello Pascack Valley specifically notes that Montvale has "the most varied housing stock of the eight towns. Post-war colonials alongside newer executive homes and luxury townhome developments. Lot sizes tend to be larger than in the borough towns. Price points sit at the top of the Pascack Valley range." Zillow's $868K ZHVI and Homes.com's $782K 12-month median reflect different cuts of this varied stock. The Movoto $899K list median (May 2026) is a reliable current indicator for typical active listings.
Montvale's housing stock is Bergen County's Pascack Valley at its most varied. Hello Pascack Valley describes it precisely: "Post-war colonials alongside newer executive homes and luxury townhome developments. Lot sizes tend to be larger than in the borough towns." The range spans: classic post-war Colonials and Cape Cods (entry to mid-tier), executive-style Colonials on larger lots (mid to upper tier), and luxury townhome developments (newer construction, premium amenities, targeted at relocating professionals). This variety — broader than neighbors like Woodcliff Lake or River Vale — means Montvale serves both buyers at the $800K range and those looking at $1.5M+. The corporate HQ presence (Mercedes-Benz USA) keeps a consistent supply of executive relocation buyers in the market.
Montvale has NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line service at Montvale Station (East Grand Avenue, first/last NJ stop on the PVL) — connecting to Hoboken Terminal in approximately 55–65 minutes. However, an important caveat: the station had only 102 average weekday boardings in 2024 — reflecting severely limited service frequency. Only a handful of trains run per direction per day. Buyers who rely on daily train commuting should verify the current Pascack Valley Line schedule before committing, as the limited timetable is a material planning factor. By car, the Garden State Parkway (Exit 172 — the last NJ northbound exit) connects south toward the GWB: approximately 40–55 minutes to Midtown off-peak. Route 17 and Route 202 provide north-south highway access. Montvale is 27 miles from Midtown Manhattan.
Montvale's schools are the primary demand driver — explicitly so. Hello Pascack Valley states: "Pascack Hills is one of the top-ranked public high schools in New Jersey and is the primary reason families target Montvale." The in-borough K–8 district serves students at Memorial Elementary School (PreK–4) and Fieldstone Middle School (5–8) — both highly rated. For high school, students attend Pascack Hills High School — located at 225 West Grand Avenue, Montvale (in the borough itself) — with 767 students, a 9.9:1 ratio, and an NJ Monthly ranking of #7 in New Jersey (2014 cover story). The Pascack Valley Regional HS District (DFG I) serves Montvale and Woodcliff Lake at PHHS. Saint Joseph Regional High School (private all-boys Catholic, also in Montvale) provides an additional option. Bergen County Academies (Hackensack) accessible for qualifying students.
Montvale's general tax rate is 2.515% — meaningfully lower than many Bergen County communities at similar price tiers. The median annual tax bill is approximately $12,187 (Ownwell, based on actual property records). On a $900K home, expect approximately $18,000–$22,500 per year. On a $1.1M home, approximately $22,000–$28,000. Importantly, Montvale's corporate headquarters presence (Mercedes-Benz USA campus, other commercial properties) creates a commercial tax base that partially offsets residential tax burdens — a structural advantage that pure residential communities lack. The 2.515% rate is competitive for a community with a #7 NJ high school, 84% homeownership, and $183K median household income. Tax bills due quarterly.
The Pascack Valley northern tier comparison: Woodcliff Lake — Pascack Hills HS partner (same school), median ~$800K–$950K, 2.162% rate (lower than Montvale), quieter/smaller commercial footprint, BMW of North America HQ. Park Ridge — NJ Transit Pascack Valley Line in-borough, median ~$650K–$800K, 3.248% rate (higher), strong downtown, more accessible price. Montvale — Pascack Hills in-borough, median $800K–$1.1M, 2.515% rate, $12,187 avg bill, Mercedes-Benz HQ, most varied housing stock (luxury townhomes + executive colonials), 18% population growth, $183K median HH income. For buyers who want Pascack Hills HS with more varied housing options at the top of the Pascack Valley price ceiling — Montvale is the conclusion. Woodcliff Lake offers the same school at a slightly lower price and rate; Montvale offers more housing diversity and the home-field advantage of having PHHS located within the borough.
Yes. Zillow's 10.4% YoY appreciation and 20-day median DOM reflect a market where demand is consistently outrunning supply. The borough's 18% population growth since 2020 — with one-third of residents having arrived in the last five years — reflects genuine structural demand, not speculative activity. The buyer pool is specific and motivated: high-income families ($183K median) targeting Pascack Hills HS (#7 NJ), corporate relocation buyers from Mercedes-Benz USA and other campus tenants, and Pascack Valley upgraders from Park Ridge and Hillsdale. Spring (March–May) is strongest for school-motivated buyers. Get a free Montvale home valuation →
Movoto reports 20-day median DOM (May 2026) — fast for an $800K–$1.1M market. Well-priced executive colonials and newer construction in the $850K–$1.1M range move in 2–4 weeks in spring. The key selling messages: Pascack Hills HS #7 NJ in-borough (home-field advantage), $183K median HH income community, Mercedes-Benz USA HQ tax base, most varied housing stock in the Pascack Valley, 18% population growth since 2020, GSP Exit 172 access. For newer construction and luxury townhomes, the selling message is the combination of PHHS school access with modern construction — a combination buyers at this income tier are specifically seeking. Learn how we sell homes in Montvale →
Montvale is Bergen County's most aspirational Pascack Valley community — a borough at the northern tip of Bergen County that translates "mountain valley" and calls itself "The Pride of the Pascack Valley" with statistical justification. The $183,664 median household income means neighbors are peers who chose this specific community for specific reasons: a #7 NJ high school in the borough, a corporate campus character that funds the municipal tax base, larger lots than most Pascack Valley communities, and the Garden State Parkway exit that makes New York reachable. One-third of current residents arrived in the last five years — which means Montvale has simultaneously the deep-rooted community of a 130-year-old borough and the energy of a community actively being chosen by ambitious newcomers. Mercedes-Benz drives past Borough Hall. The Pascack Brook trails are next door to the Environmental Learning Center. The J.J. Blauvelt Octagon House from the 1850s sits in a neighborhood of 2020s luxury townhomes. And the Broncos play at Pascack Hills High School — right there in Montvale — ranked #7 in the state. This is what Bergen County at its upper-tier Pascack Valley best looks like.