Mountain Lakes, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Essex County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
500 Population 142/sq mi density
$43,523 Median Income $32,439 per capita
43°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,523 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Mountain Lakes, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,523
42% below
$32,439 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
84% below
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

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)

Income
58%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population500
Median Age27.0 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female25% / 75%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%

Health

Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,787/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
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.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.