Mountain Lakes, NJ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,535 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
85.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
84.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$915,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,759 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New Jersey
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Morris County
2
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New Jersey
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 9 30
Feb 3 7 32
Mar 4 5 40
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 1 45
Dec 4 4 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NJ State Senate District 26, NJ Assembly District 26, NJ
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Schools

The Craig School
<1 miles, NW
Briarcliff Middle School
<1 miles, E • 5 star
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Colleges

Artistic Academy of Hair Design
3 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Morristown Medical Center
7 miles, SW • 5 star
Chilton Medical Center
8 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Newark Liberty International Airport
20 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Laguardia Airport
31 miles, SE • 4.6 star
John F Kennedy International Airport
39 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Westchester County Airport
40 miles, E • 1.4 star
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