At a Glance
Median Income
$43,523
$32,439 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Mountain Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain Lakes a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Lakes residents earn a median household income of $43,523 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,439. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 180 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Mountain Lakes reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,963/100K.
Education
5.3% of adults in Mountain Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Lakes has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population500
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,523
Per Capita$32,439
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$292,053
Housing Units566
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,963/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,787/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation782 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 39%
Commute39 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain Lakes was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mount Washington Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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