New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Mount Arlington is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 5,901. Residents earn $99,511 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Arlington receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Mount Arlington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Arlington is $99,511, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Mount Arlington among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Arlington is $393,400, 40% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,309 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mount Arlington is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 39 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 578 per 100,000, 71% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mount Arlington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 81.6% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.4% |
| 37% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,511 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,876 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,002 |
| County GDP | $74,395M |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Healthcare | 1,822 |
| Retail | 1,639 |
| Manufacturing | 496 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.45% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Census Median | $393,400 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $474,499 |
| Median List Price | $474,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $281 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 12 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,309 |
| 99% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,597 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.45% |
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 17.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 38.5/100K |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 38.5/100K |
| Total Property | 578.0/100K |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 115.6/100K |
| Theft | 443.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 19.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.5 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,141 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,757/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9208°N, 74.6408°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.8% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,757/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |