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Mountain Lake, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hunterdon County County
Mountain Lake, NJ
At a Glance
How Mountain Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Lake residents earn a median household income of $99,063 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,639. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain Lake is $329,900 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,153. Median rent is $1,795/month, with 19.6% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Lake reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 801/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Mountain Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.