Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
17%
Over 65
27%
Mount Arlington, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,189
Population
6,559
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Bask in natural beauty and small-town tranquility
Suburban
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Scenic
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Lush
Covered in lush greenery, Mount Arlington is a predominantly residential suburb with a peaceful atmosphere. Mount Arlington residents enjoy close proximity to a host of recreational opportunities at Minisink County Park, Berkshire Valley State Wildlife Management Area, and Hopatcong State Park.
Shopping options are plentiful at the nearby Roxbury Mall and Rockaway Townsquare in addition to New York City, which is about an hour’s drive away from Mount Arlington. Quick access to I-80 and a NJ Transit rail station makes getting around from Mount Arlington a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,501
Average: $112,434
Education
2,144
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,890
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mount Arlington has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Mount Arlington, NJ is $991 for a studio, $2,189 for one bedroom, and $2,909 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mount Arlington has decreased by -5.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,189/month
964 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mount Arlington, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Mount Arlington Public Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
199 Students
Edith M. Decker Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
138 Students
Mount Arlington Public Elementary School
Public
Grades K-8
199 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Hopatcong State Park
- Hedden County Park
- Longo Planetarium
- Mahlon Dickerson County Reservation
- Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.