At a Glance
Median Income
$99,511
$50,876 per capita
Home Value
$393,400
Zillow: $441,667
Median Rent
$2,309/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
453/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mount Arlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Arlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Arlington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Arlington residents earn a median household income of $99,511 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,876. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,002 business establishments, including 1,349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Arlington is $393,400 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $441,667. Median rent is $2,309/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Mount Arlington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 453/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.8% of adults in Mount Arlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Arlington has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,901
Median Age45.7 yrs
Density2,757/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,511
Per Capita$50,876
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A
Home Value$393,400
Rent$2,309
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$441,667
Housing Units2,884
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property453/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary50/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,141 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Mount Arlington was founded in 1890.
The median home in Mount Arlington was built in 1980.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.