Mountainside Borough, NJ
Living in Mountainside Borough
Bikeability62
Walkability47
Commute16
Public Transit74
Affordability1
Public Safety89
Airports95
Hospitals18
Colleges82
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Schools78
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Residents
6.8kPopulation+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
$119kMedian 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
$626kMedian Home Value-$5.9k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian 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 Borough
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Union County37
Property Crime in Mountainside Borough
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 Borough
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding67
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding8
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mountainside Borough, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mountainside Borough, NJ
Colleges
Colleges near Mountainside Borough, NJ
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
5 miles, E
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
6 miles, SW
Drew University
7 miles, NW
Kean University
7 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mountainside Borough, NJ
Overlook Medical Center
2 miles, N
Summit Oaks Hospital
2 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Mountainside Borough, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
10 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
26 miles, E
John F Kennedy International Airport
31 miles, E
Trenton Mercer Airport
37 miles, SW