Livability Score

71
/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
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Rockn' Joe
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
& Grain
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Serra Doce
Coffee Shop
Boxwood Cafe
Coffee Shop
Marigolds
Coffee Shop
Tables for Two
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Track 5 Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Teasia
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Trailside Nature and Science Center
Museum
AMC Mountainside 10
Cinema
Miller-Cory House Museum
Museum
Rialto Theatre
Cinema
Visual Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Summit Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Garwood Lanes
Bowling Alley
South Avenue Arts
Theatre Arts
Cranford Movie Theater
Cinema
Art e Vino Studio
Art Gallery
Crane-Phillips House
Museum
Summit Historical Society
Museum
Cinemark Watchung and XD
Cinema
Littel-Lord Farmstead
Museum
Snyder Avenue Spraypark
Water Park
Food and Drink (5) F
Vine Republic
Alcohol
concession stand
Fast Food
Chrone's Tavern
Bar
Publick House
Bar
Mountainside Deli
Deli
Stu Leonard's Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Nathan's Ice Cream
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Casa di Pizza
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Swirl Whirl
Sweets
Liquor Basket
Alcohol
FroYo
Sweets
Ashwood Deli
Deli
Manhattan Bagel
Fast Food
Best Cellars
Alcohol
Hershey's Subs & Deli
Deli
Domino's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Bohemian Raspberry
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Summit Community Center
Community Centre
barre3 Westfield
Gym
The Learning Circle
Community Centre
Surgent's Elite School of Gymnastics
Gym
Westfield Neighborhood Council
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Parisi Speed School
Gym
Springfield YMCA
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Fitness Factory
Gym
Murray Hill Health and Racquet Club
Gym
Gymnastics
Gym
Fight And Fitness MMA
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Fit to Be Fab
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Max
Gym
Atlas Pythagorus Lodge
Community Centre
Evolution
Gym
Extreme Fitness
Gym
Chabad Jewish Center
Community Centre
Crossfit Millburn
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
AKT
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Bovella's Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Crumbs
Bakery
Bovella's
Bakery
Natale's Summit Bakery
Bakery
Unknown Name
Seafood
Vine Ripe Market
Grocery Store
Latin Bistro
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Brownie Points
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
Central Farmers Market
Grocery Store
The Meat House
Grocery Store
Bagels Supreme
Bakery
Kings
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Barth's Market
Butcher
NP Bagel Cafe
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Health Food Mart
Health Food
Kings
Grocery Store
Gold Valley Supermarket
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Perotti's Quality Meats
Butcher
Parks (13) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
The Loop Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Watchung Reservation
Park
Echo Lake Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Irwin Playground
Park
Brightwood Park
Park
Neighborhood Triangle
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Mindowaskin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Soldiers Memorial Field
Park
Hidden Valley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (1) F
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Lucky Brand
Clothing
Thinka Dinka
Toys
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Gap
Clothing
Sole Italian Shoes
Shoes
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Children's Place
Clothing
Ann Taylor
Clothing
Blue Mercury
Clothing
Randal's Shoes
Shoes
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
claire's
Fashion
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
Chico's
Clothing
Learning Express
Toys
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Banana Republic
Clothing
Papyrus
Gift Shop
Coldwater Creek
Clothing
Jewelry Plaza
Fashion
Towne Barber Shop
Hairdresser
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
Westfield Running Company
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 11.1% take public transportation in Mountainside.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Westfield
Transit Station
Union County College
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Murray Hill
Transit Station
Summit
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
New Providence
Transit Station
Garwood
Transit Station
NJ Transit 117
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Fanwood
Transit Station
North Monroe Street (Route 22)
Bus Stop
Cranford
Transit Station
Short Hills
Transit Station
Us-22 560'w of Ball Ave
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
U.S.-22 at Hudson St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.1% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Mountainside is 175/100 - which is 45% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Mountainside crime rates are 527 per 100k, which is 67% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
461 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
66 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Mountainside is $121,172 - which is 64% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$121,172 A+
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Mountainside Fire Department
Fire Station
Mountainside Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Mountainside Police Headquarters
Police
Children's Specialized Hospital
Hospital
Union County Sheriff K-9 Unit
Police
Gersch Orthodontics
Dentist
Westfield Police Department
Police
Kessler Rehabilitation Center
Clinic
The Laser Dental Group of Westfield
Dentist
Westfield Oral Surgery
Dentist
Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad
Clinic
Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
Overlook Medical Center
Hospital
Summit Oaks Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Care Station Medical Group
Clinic
The Vein Insititute
Doctor
Summit Fire Station
Fire Station
Summit Police
Police
Clear Smile
Dentist
Beacon Health Sciences
Clinic
Garwood First Aid Squad
Ambulance Station
Rubino James M DMD
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing B

Mountainside home prices are $637,400 - which is 101% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$637,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
2% B-
Home Affordability
5.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Mountainside graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
77% A-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (4) F
Deerfield Elementary School
Beechwood School
The Arc Kohler School
Wilson Elementary School
Crossroads School
Franklin Elementary School
Primary Center At Jefferson
Jefferson Elementary School
Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Program
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Westfield Daycare Center
Presbyterian Nursery School & Kindergarten
Westfield Area Y Early Learning Center
Westfield Area Y Kindergarten
Brayton Elementary School
Westfield Y Childrens Center
Washington Elementary School
St Pauls Day School
Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary School
Roosevelt Intermediate School
Franklin Elementary School
Developmental Learning Center New Providence
Evergreen Elementary School
Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School
St Andrews Preschool & Kindergarten
High Schools (2) F
The Arc Kohler School
Governor Livingston High School
Work Readiness Academy
Hillcrest Academy-North
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
Cornerstone Day School
Westfield Senior High School
Kent Place School
Cranford High School
Summit High School
Hillcrest Academy-South
New Providence High School
First Children School
Jonathan Dayton High School
Oratory Preparatory School
David Brearley Middle/High School
Flex School
Millburn High School
Mt St Mary Academy
Union Catholic Regional High School
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ratings A+

Mountainside has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
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User Surveys (2)
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  • Mountainside has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mountainside crime rates are 67% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Mountainside is 45% higher than the New Jersey average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      The Loop Playground
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Trailside Nature and Science Center
      AMC Mountainside 10
      Miller-Cory House Museum
      Rialto Theatre
      Visual Arts Center
      Summit Playhouse
      Garwood Lanes
      South Avenue Arts

      Food & Drink

      Vine Republic
      concession stand
      Chrone's Tavern
      Publick House
      Mountainside Deli
      Stu Leonard's Wine and Liquor
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Mountainside? Of all people who commute, 11.1% take public transportation in Mountainside.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% 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 Mountainside? The cost of living in Mountainside is 175/100 - which is 45% higher than New Jersey.
      Mountainside
      175

      75% 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 Mountainside? Mountainside crime rates are 527, which are 67% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      527 per 100k people

      77% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 190

      77% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mountainside? The median income in Mountainside is $121,172 which is 64% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $121,172119% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $59,33299% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Mountainside a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Children's Specialized Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Mountainside home prices? Mountainside home prices are $637,400 - which is 101% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $637,400245% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $3,432262% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      86%

      36% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Mountainside have good schools? The Mountainside graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      28% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Mountainside a good place to live? Mountainside has an overall rating of 88% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      2 total surveys

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