Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Cup Of Joe
Coffee Shop
Beignets
Coffee Shop
Boonton Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Smart World Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Cinépolis Parsippany
Cinema
Denville's History Musuem
Museum
Darress Theater
Theatre Arts
At The Tabernacle
Theatre Arts
The Barn Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
Unknown Name
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Rose City Chocolatier
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Don’s Sandwich Shop
Deli
Unknown Name
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Blimpie
Fast Food
Johnny's Tavern
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Liquor Outlet Wine Cellars
Alcohol
Hot Bagels & Deli
Deli
Wine Barrel
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
Houlihans
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Juniors Pizza & Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Six Degrees Pilates
Gym
Crossfit ABP
Gym
Halstead Parsippany Gym
Gym
Star Athletics Training Center
Gym
Avis Budget Group - Gym
Gym
Parsippany Police Athletic League
Community Centre
Heroes Journey Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Grassroots Market
Grocery Store
Viking Bakery (Closed)
Bakery
Acme
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Bakery
Walmart
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Tirupati Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Hot Breads
Bakery
Delight Big Bazaar
Grocery Store
Baldwin Bagels & Bakery
Bakery
Howard's Bagels
Bakery
Foodtown
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
Stop and Shop
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Parks (5) C-
Unknown Name
Playground
Richard M Wilcox Park
Park
Taft Memorial Field
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Halsey A Fredrick Park
Park
Manor Park Playground
Playground
Tourne County Park
Park
Erin Smith Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rainbow Lakes Park
Park
Hills of Troy Park
Park
Grace Lord Park Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Jannarone Park
Park
Muriel Hepner Park Playgrounds
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Grace Lord Park
Park
Muriel Hepner Park
Park
Rock Ridge Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Governor Livingston Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
HomeSense
Interior Decoration
The Paper Store
Discount Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
DSW
Shoes
Old Navy
Clothing
Jayne's Creations
Gift Shop
Marshalls
Department Store
The Spa at The Urban Muse
Beauty
HomeGoods
Houseware
Carlo's Family Hair Styling
Hairdresser
On the Run
Convenience Store
Ann’s Costume And Magic Shop
Clothing
Sam’s Boonton Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Joy’s Nails
Beauty
Denville Hardware
Home Improvement
Highlander Games And Comics
Books
Faith & Begorra
Gift Shop
Family Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Walter Bauman Jewler
Fashion
Bubba Rose Biscuit Company
Pets
Birth Boutique
Clothing
Rita Rosa Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Hair House
Hairdresser
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
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commute B-

Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Mountain Lakes.
Public Transit Stops (3)
Stops & Stations D-
Mountain Lakes
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Lakeland bus
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Boonton
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Denville
Transit Station
Mount Tabor
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Beverwyck Road
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.4% B
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Mountain Lakes is 179/100 - which is 48% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Mountain Lakes crime rates are 421 per 100k, which is 74% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
368 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
53 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Mountain Lakes is $225,208 - which is 206% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$225,208 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Parsippany medical complex
Doctor
Unknown Name
Doctor
Saint Clare's Hospital
Hospital
MedFirst Urgent Care
Clinic
Parsippany Police Department
Police
Valleyview Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health
Hospital
Dental Associates
Dentist
Richard C. Genung. Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Boonton Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Denville Fire House;Denville Firehouse
Fire Station
Boonton Ave Firehouse
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Denville Police Station
Police
Mount Tabor Firehouse
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Concentra Urgent Care
Clinic
Lake Hiawatha Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Mountain Lakes home prices are $841,300 - which is 166% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$841,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
2% C+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools A+

The Mountain Lakes graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
83% A
High School Grad. Rates
98% A+
Elementary Schools (5) A+
Lake Drive Program For Hearing Impared
The Craig School
The Academy For Children
Wildwood Elementary School
Briarcliff Middle School
Intervale Elementary School
Valleyview Middle School
Alphabetland
School Street School
St Elizabeth Nursery & Montessori School
Eastlake Elementary School
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Lake Parsippany Elementary School
Inclusive Learning Academy
John Hill School
St Mary'S Prep
Riverview Elementary School
Mount Tabor Elementary School
Rockaway Valley School
Parsippany Christian School
Brooklawn Middle School
Littleton Elementary School
Knollwood Elementary School
Northvail Elementary School
Central Middle School
High Schools (3) A
The Craig School
Mountain Lakes High School
Academy For Biotechnology
Sage Day At Boonton
Boonton High School
Inclusive Learning Academy
Morris County School Of Technology
Parsippany Hills High School
Parsippany Christian School
Morris Catholic High School
Parsippany High School
Academy For Performing Arts
Morris Knolls High School
Park Lake School
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ratings F

Mountain Lakes has an overall rating of 40% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Mountain Lakes Area Facts

  • Mountain Lakes has a Livability Score of 69/100, which is considered good
  • Mountain Lakes crime rates are 74% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Mountain Lakes is 48% higher than the New Jersey average

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Great place to raise a family - great schools, outdoor activities and safe 5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 03, 2021) Mountain Lakes is like a throwback to the '70s where kids safely walk and bike to school and friends' houses and play outdoors. It's a very social community where neighbors know each other and help out when someone is sick. The public schools are small for personalized attentio ...Read More n and achieve top rankings consistently. Very few attend private schools because the public schools are so strong. They are on par with the selective enrollment magnet schools that only take top students. A very high proportion of graduates are accepted into Ivy League and highly selective colleges. It is cool to be smart here. The sports teams are outstanding. The lacrosse, football, track and field, rowing and swimming teams are perennial powerhouses with multiple state championships for each. More recently the tennis and girls soccer teams are excelling. Briarcliff Middle school achieve a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence rating. The adult population is well educated with approx 86% having college undergraduate degrees are higher. Most are in white collar or professional fields, many are business owners and a very high percentage worked from home even before COVID. The town has 5 lakes and a large county park that are the centerpieces of outdoor recreation. The swim team practices in one of the lakes during summer, kids learn to sail on the lakes. Residents enjoy kayaking, sailing, swimming and hanging out at the beach at the lakes that are restricted to resident use, plus biking, tennis, jogging and walking. There are miles of trails in the Tourne Park for hiking, mountain biking and cross country skiing. Residents turn out in droves when the lakes freeze for hockey and ice skating. It is primarily a residential community, with very little traffic because there are with no major commercial stores in the town, which is only two miles long. However, groceries, two downtown shopping districts, and shopping malls are just 2-12 minutes away. The restaurants in town are excellent, but there are only a handful since the town is small. A wide variety of restaurants are available in the adjacent towns that are 5 minutes away. The Lakeland bus has a regular route through town to get you into NYC in 45-60 mins depending on traffic. Train service to NYC is available in Mtn Lakes but faster if you catch it in Denville as that is a direct line. There are a sizeable group of international residents who relocate here for 3-5 year terms with working for global companies. The town is majority caucasian, with a sizeable Asian/Indian population, and v. small percentage of latinos, Read Less
Why would anyone move here? 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 19, 2019) This town is very beautiful but lacks in just about everything, there are two restaurants in the entire town and the majority of people that live here suck so bad. Everyone here is the same there is absolutely no ethnicity and the cops suck ...Read More Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Mountain Lakes? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Richard M Wilcox Park
      Taft Memorial Field
      Unknown Name
      Halsey A Fredrick Park
      Manor Park Playground
      Tourne County Park
      Erin Smith Park

      Entertainment

      Cinépolis Parsippany
      Denville's History Musuem
      Darress Theater
      At The Tabernacle
      The Barn Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      McDonald's
      The Habit Burger Grill
      Rose City Chocolatier
      Wendy's
      Don’s Sandwich Shop
      Unknown Name
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Mountain Lakes? Of all people who commute, 7.4% take public transportation in Mountain Lakes.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Mountain Lakes? The cost of living in Mountain Lakes is 179/100 - which is 48% higher than New Jersey.
      Mountain Lakes
      179

      79% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Mountain Lakes? Mountain Lakes crime rates are 421, which are 74% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      421 per 100k people

      82% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 238

      82% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -60%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mountain Lakes? The median income in Mountain Lakes is $225,208 which is 206% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $225,208307% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $96,402223% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Mountain Lakes a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Mountain Lakes home prices? Mountain Lakes home prices are $841,300 - which is 166% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $841,300355% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,44152% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      96%

      51% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Mountain Lakes have good schools? The Mountain Lakes graduation rate is 98% - which is 14% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      83%

      73% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      39% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Mountain Lakes a good place to live? Mountain Lakes has an overall rating of 40% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      55%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      4%

      2 total surveys

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