City of Montclair

Welcome to Montclair! Montclair, which was incorporated on April 25, 1956, has a population of approximately 36,664 residents (2010 Census). The city has been home to Montclair Plaza, a 1.2-million square foot regional shopping center anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears, since 1968. Montclair is also in close proximity to the prestigious Claremont Colleges, Cal Poly Pomona, University of La Verne, and several private and community colleges. The Montclair Transcenter is a multi-modal transportation hub along Metrolink's San Bernardino line and is planned as the future terminus for the Metro Gold Line light rail. The Transcenter is also served by public transit operated by Omnitrans, Foothill Transit, and the Riverside Transit Agency. Montclair prides itself on being a full-service city with its own Police and Fire Departments providing a high level of services to its residents. The city has also long been supported by a healthy business environment with a history of small independent businesses and many national retailers long-rooted in the City. Montclair is a thriving community with a young and diverse population that represents the ethnic and cultural diversity that is characteristic of Southern California.