Mountainside, NJ

Living in Mountainside

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Bikeability 62
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Walkability 47
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Commute 16
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Public Transit 74
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 18
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Colleges 82
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Schools 78
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Residents

6.8k Population +210 (2010–19)
49  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over15%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate22%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$119k Median Household Income +$2.8k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more26%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office26%
Service7%

Commute

Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation11%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$626k Median Home Value -$5.9k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$568 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195940%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K63%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity1%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
Utility gas91%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mountainside

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Union County37

Property Crime in Mountainside

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Union County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 7
Feb 33 3 8
Mar 40 4 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 35 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mountainside

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding8
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mountainside, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mountainside, NJ

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Colleges

Colleges near Mountainside, NJ

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Drew University
7 miles, NW
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Kean University
7 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mountainside, NJ

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Airports

Airports near Mountainside, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
26 miles, E
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Trenton Mercer Airport
37 miles, SW