Living in Mountainside, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mountainside · Census data 2020–2024
Mountainside has 7,049 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $211,538 (104% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $810,300, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Mountainside at a glance
- Population
- 7,049
- Median age
- 48State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $211,538State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $810,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.3%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Mountainside a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 104% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mountainside
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mountainside the median home value is $810,300, 144% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,717 a month in housing costs.
Mountainside median household income
The median household income in Mountainside is $211,538 and the income per person is $84,985. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Mountainside: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,567
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.76
Mountainside demographics
- Population
- 7,049
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 2,508
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mountainside ›
Education in Mountainside
67.3% of adults 25 and older in Mountainside have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 38% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mountainside
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Drive alone
- 54.2%
- Public transit
- 8.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Mountainside vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainside | 7,049 | $211,538 | $810,300 | $3,501 |
| Springfield | 17,171 | $155,906 | $636,600 | $2,188 |
| Westfield | 31,111 | $232,629 | $953,400 | $2,357 |
| Summit | 22,705 | $190,304 | $994,500 | $2,430 |
| New Providence | 13,727 | $161,599 | $769,900 | $1,903 |
| Garwood | 4,885 | $110,670 | $533,300 | $1,753 |
| Fanwood | 7,799 | $195,529 | $635,200 | $2,446 |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,426 | $204,658 | $789,400 | $2,203 |
| Scotch Plains | 24,843 | $183,655 | $718,200 | $2,060 |
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What is the median household income in Mountainside, NJ?
The median household income in Mountainside is $211,538, 104% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mountainside?
The median home value in Mountainside is $810,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Mountainside?
The median gross rent in Mountainside is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Mountainside, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 104% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 78% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Mountainside?
The median age in Mountainside is 48 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Mountainside?
The average commute to work in Mountainside is 36 minutes; 25.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mountainside?
The unemployment rate in Mountainside is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mountainside?
67.3% of adults in Mountainside have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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