Montvale, New Jersey facts for kids

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Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Bergen
Incorporated	August 31, 1894
Government
• Type	Borough
• Body	Borough Council
Area
• Total	4.03 sq mi (10.45 km2)
• Land	4.02 sq mi (10.42 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)  0.25%
Area rank	298th of 565 in state 21st of 70 in county
Elevation	338 ft (103 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	8,436
• Estimate  (2023)	9,361
• Rank	280th of 565 in state 48th of 70 in county
• Density	2,096.9/sq mi (809.6/km2)
• Density rank	286th of 565 in state 56th of 70 in county
Time zone	UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT))
ZIP Code	07645
Area code(s)	201
FIPS code	3400347610
GNIS feature ID	0885306

Montvale is a small town, called a borough, in northern Bergen County, New Jersey. It is very close to the border of New York State. Montvale is part of the larger New York City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 8,436 people lived here. This was an increase from 7,844 people in 2010.

Montvale's History

Montvale became a borough on August 31, 1894. It was created from parts of two other areas: Orvil Township and Washington Township. Many new boroughs were formed in Bergen County around this time. This period was even called "Boroughitis."

Over the years, Montvale's borders changed a few times. It gained land from Orvil and Washington townships in 1896 and 1906. In 1912, it added land from Upper Saddle River. Later, in 1959 and 1965, some land was exchanged with River Vale and Upper Saddle River. The name "Montvale" comes from its hilly landscape. Montvale is also known as "The Pride of the Pascack Valley."

Geography and Location

Montvale covers about 4.03 square miles (10.45 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.

The borough shares its borders with several other towns. In Bergen County, it borders Park Ridge, River Vale, Upper Saddle River, and Woodcliff Lake. It also borders two towns in Rockland County, New York: Pearl River and Chestnut Ridge.

Montvale is easy to reach by car. The Garden State Parkway has exits 171 and 172 here. The New York State Thruway is also nearby in Chestnut Ridge.

Population and People

Montvale has grown steadily over the years.

What the 2020 Census Shows

In 2020, there were 8,436 people living in Montvale. Most residents, about 79.5%, were White. About 17.4% were Asian, and 2.7% were Black or African American. About 8.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households, about 37%, had children under 18. Most households were married couples living together. The average age of people in Montvale was about 43.8 years old.

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, Montvale had 7,844 people. The population density was about 1,961 people per square mile. Most people were White (84.83%), followed by Asian (11.04%). About 5.34% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 26.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Many households were married couples. The average household had 2.82 people.

Local Economy

Montvale is home to the main offices of several big companies. These include Sharp Corporation (U.S. headquarters) and Benjamin Moore.

In 2015, Mercedes-Benz USA moved its headquarters from Montvale to Atlanta. They had been in Montvale since 1972. Even though New Jersey offered incentives, Mercedes-Benz moved to be closer to their factories.

Other large companies with offices in Montvale include Ingersoll Rand, Pentax, and KPMG. The international marketing headquarters for Western Union is also located here.

The Shoppes at DePiero's Farm is a shopping center that opened in 2017. It has a Wegmans grocery store, which was the first one in Bergen County. Because of state blue laws, most stores in Bergen County are closed on Sundays. However, grocery stores and restaurants can stay open.

Emergency Services

Montvale has important services to keep its residents safe.

Fire Department

The Montvale Fire Department is made up of volunteers. It started in 1924. They have different fire trucks and equipment. The department works with other fire services in Bergen County.

Ambulance Corps

Montvale is part of the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. This group was founded in 1938. It provides free emergency medical services to Montvale, Park Ridge, and Woodcliff Lake. It is a non-profit group run by volunteers.

Police Department

Montvale has its own police department. The police station is located in the Borough Hall.

Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Montvale's OEM helps prepare for and respond to emergencies. They work with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and have a Community emergency response team. Their main office is also in the Borough Hall.

Education in Montvale

Students in Montvale attend public schools from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

Montvale Public Schools

The Montvale Public Schools serve students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. There are two schools in the district:

• Memorial Elementary School: For students in Pre-K through 4th grade.
• Fieldstone Middle School: For students in 5th to 8th grade.

High School Education

Students from Montvale attend Pascack Hills High School for grades nine through twelve. This high school is part of the Pascack Valley Regional High School District. Students from Woodcliff Lake, Hillsdale, and River Vale also attend schools in this district. Pascack Hills High School is known as one of the top public high schools in New Jersey.

County Technical Schools

Students in Bergen County can also apply to special high school programs. These are offered by the Bergen County Technical Schools. They include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campuses in Teterboro or Paramus. These programs offer advanced training in different fields.

Private School Option

Montvale is also home to Saint Joseph Regional High School. This is a private, all-boys Catholic high school. It helps prepare students for college.

Transportation Options

Montvale has good transportation links, making it easy to travel.

The Garden State Parkway northbound at exit 172 in Montvale

Roads and Highways

Montvale has over 46 miles of roads. The Garden State Parkway and County Route 503 both pass through the borough. The Garden State Parkway has a large rest stop in Montvale. This is the last stop before the parkway enters New York State.

The intersection of Chestnut Ridge Road and Grand Avenue

Public Transportation

Montvale has a train station served by NJ Transit. The Montvale train station is on the Pascack Valley Line. This line connects to Hoboken Terminal. From Hoboken, you can transfer to trains that go to New York Penn Station. You can also connect to the PATH train, ferries, and light rail.

Bus services are also available. Rockland Coaches provides bus routes to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.

Fun and Entertainment

Montvale offers some local entertainment options.

Montvale Lanes is a bowling alley with 38 lanes. It's a great place for families and friends to have fun. Montvale used to have a roller skating rink called The Rink, but it closed in 2007.

Notable People from Montvale

Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Montvale. Here are a few:

• Dana Bash (born 1971), a well-known journalist for CNN.
• Alecko Eskandarian (born 1982), a professional soccer player.
• Jeff Hafley (born 1979), a coach for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL.
• Aline Brosh McKenna (born 1967), a talented screenwriter.
• Zac Moncrief (born 1971), a director for popular cartoons like Family Guy and Phineas and Ferb.
• Kyle Palmieri (born 1991), a professional ice hockey player in the NHL.
• Scottie Scheffler (born 1996), a professional golfer who has been ranked as the World No. 1.
• Kieran Scott (born 1974), an author of young adult books.
• Shaun Weiss (born 1978), an actor who played "Goldberg" in The Mighty Ducks movies.

Annual Events and Celebrations

Montvale hosts several community events throughout the year.

• Memorial Day Parade: Each Memorial Day, Montvale, Woodcliff Lake, and Park Ridge all join together for an annual parade.
• Santa's Arrival: Since the 1920s, Santa Claus arrives in the park on a fire truck every Christmas Eve. He gives out stockings and toys to children.
• Day in the Park: In late June, there's a "Day in the Park" event. It features rides, contests, food, and live music. The day ends with fireworks.
• Montvale Street Fair: The Montvale Chamber of Commerce holds an annual Street Fair in October.
• September 11 Memorial Service: On September 11th, a candle-lit memorial service is held. In 2021, a monument was built to honor those who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Images for kids

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  The Garden State Parkway northbound at exit 172 in Montvale

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  The intersection of Chestnut Ridge Road and Grand Avenue

See also

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