At a Glance
Median Income
$210,100
$86,949 per capita
Home Value
$755,600
Zillow: $1,033,256
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.7%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Mountainside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountainside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountainside a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountainside residents earn a median household income of $210,100 , which is 180% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $86,949. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountainside is $755,600 , 168% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,033,256. Median rent is $3,501/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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Mountainside reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 755/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
66.2% of adults in Mountainside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountainside has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,967
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,742/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$210,100
Per Capita$86,949
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$755,600
Rent$3,501
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$1,033,256
Housing Units2,588
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property755/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary131/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation231 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+35.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute39 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountainside was built in 1959.
11.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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