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Mountainside Area Facts

  • Mountainside has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Mountainside crime rates are 78% 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

      The Loop Playground
      Watchung Reservation
      Echo Lake Park
      Irwin Playground
      Brightwood Park
      Neighborhood Triangle
      Mindowaskin Park
      Soldiers Memorial Field

      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 182/100 - which is 45% higher than New Jersey.
      Mountainside
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      125

      25% 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 354, which are 78% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      354 per 100k people

      83% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 283  

      83% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      45%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Mountainside? The median income in Mountainside is $183,726 which is 69% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $183,726126% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $86,87794% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% 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 $1,139,986 - which is 105% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $1,139,986249% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $5,111254% 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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