Montclair vs West Side

Newark, NJ Neighborhood Comparison

Montclair's median sale price is $1.1M, about 1.8 times West Side's $621k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Montclair
$1.1M median
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Neighborhood B
West Side
$621k median
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Montclair
Metric
West Side
$1.1M
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Median Price
$621k
9/10
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School Rating
7/10
Montclair
Median Price
100%
School Rating
100%
West Side
Median Price
56%
School Rating
78%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montclair or West Side more expensive?

Montclair has a median home price of $1.1M and West Side is $621k. West Side is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Montclair or West Side?

Montclair has a school rating of 9/10 and West Side rates 7/10 (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Montclair has no Walk Score on file. West Side has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.