9. Montclair, NJ
Montclair, NJ
Population: 36,156
Single: 30.8%
Median family income: $117,707

Don't let its tree-lined streets fool you: Montclair isn't your typical bedroom community. The township boasts a vibrant arts and culture scene that makes it one of the most sought-after locales for white-collar professionals working in Manhattan. Watch an art-house flick, and see if your new love interest's tastes measure up. Or catch a live show at the Wellmont Theatre, which hosts comedy and musical acts. Then you can while away your weekends with your new squeeze exploring the boutiques, music shops and antique stores along Bloomfield Avenue. 

See complete data and interactive map for Montclair


Last updated August 17 2011: 1:25 PM ET
Join the Conversation

Most Popular
 
 
 
 
 
Full list: Top 100

These terrific small towns -- even now -- boast great job opportunities, top-notch schools, safe streets, economic strength, and more.

Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two minutes. All times are ET. Disclaimer. Morningstar: © 2018 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. 2018. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile Association: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices © S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC 2018 and/or its affiliates.