At a Glance
Median Income
$250,001
$102,826 per capita
Home Value
$915,100
Zillow: $1,156,954
Median Rent
$2,941/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
84.4%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
19.0%
5.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Lakes residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $102,826. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Mountain Lakes is $915,100 , 225% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,156,954. Median rent is $2,941/month, with 51.0% 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 1944.
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 656/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
84.4% of adults in Mountain Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(150% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Lakes 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 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,535
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,718/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$102,826
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$74,395M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,946
Housing
A+
Home Value$915,100
Rent$2,941
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$1,156,954
Housing Units1,486
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property656/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary234/100K
Health
Obesity19.0%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking5.6%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death4,240/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation502 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+84.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+39.3%
School Score7.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Mountain Lakes was founded in 1924.
The median home in Mountain Lakes was built in 1944.
30.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.5% 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.
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