New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Mountain Lakes is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,535. Residents earn $250,001 per year, which is 233% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain Lakes receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Mountain Lakes stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mountain Lakes is $250,001, which is significantly higher than the national average — 233% above $75,149. This places Mountain Lakes among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Mountain Lakes is $915,100, making it a premium housing market at 225% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,941 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Mountain Lakes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,328 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
Mountain Lakes is a highly educated community — 84.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mountain Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 82.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.6% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $250,001 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $102,826 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $156,784 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% 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 | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 34.9 min |
| Work from Home | 30.7% |
| Census Median | $915,100 |
| 225% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,156,954 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,941 |
| 153% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,570 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Obesity | 19.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.8% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| COPD | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 1.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.9% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Mental Distress | 12.0% |
| Physical Distress | 7.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,327.7/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 163.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,118.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 46.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.2 inches |
| 29% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8909°N, 74.4420°W |
| County FIPS | 34027 |
Winner: Republican by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 84.4% |
| 150% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,718/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,822 |
| Restaurants | 1,349 |
| Retail Stores | 1,639 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 34.9 min |
| Work from Home | 30.7% |