Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Mountain Lakes
Mountain Lakes, NJ Area Guide
Nature surrounds this incredible New Jersey suburb
Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Lake
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Nature
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Charming
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You might be fooled into thinking that Mountain Lakes is a remote community just by looks alone. This northern New Jersey suburb consistently ranks as one of the best places to raise a family in the state, no doubt thanks to its incredible natural surroundings and rentals. Incredible homes and apartments are scattered around scenic lakes, ponds, and pristine wooded areas in this part of New Jersey. Locals gather at Island Beach and plenty of other community green spaces to take in the surroundings, enjoy the water, boat, fish, and more.
On the southern edge of Mountain Lakes is U.S. Highway 46. Lined with restaurants, cafes, inns, and more, this is where most locals hang out or grab a bite to eat. There are some incredible schools that serve the residents of Mountain Lakes, but the real calling card of this borough is its idyllic surroundings and charming historic district. Interstate 280 is just south, putting Newark just a 30-minute drive away, and New York City just beyond that.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$246,638
Average: $240,436
Education
2,488
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,480
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mountain Lakes has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
6%
Non-Renters
94%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
52%
Other Education
48%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mountain Lakes, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
63 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
63 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
267 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
63 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
63 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
569 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
13 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
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tourne County Park
- Hamilton Farms
- Conklin Farm
- Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
- Whippany Railway Museum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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 February 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.