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Mountain Lakes

#1 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Morris County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 19 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Mountain Lakes is a suburb of New York City with a population of 4,309. Mountain Lakes is in Morris County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Mountain Lakes offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Mountain Lakes tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Mountain Lakes are highly rated.
    About Mountain Lakes...
    Population
    4,309

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $810,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,469
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      9%
    • Own
      91%
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    Mountain Lakes Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      342.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      571.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      228.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      20%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      3%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      20%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      52%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      8%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      4%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Mountain Lakes

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $175,556
    National
    $55,322
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    Mountain Lakes Reviews

    19 reviews
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    The excellent reputation of the schools, physical beauty of the town, and presence of lakes with swimming beaches is what attracted my family to Mountain Lakes. Once here, the best surprise of all is the sense of community that runs throughout the town. The variety of interests, clubs, and sports is wonderful: there's community in this town for everyone. Laker Pride! ("Lakers" are the historic Hapgood homes, but "Lakers" are also the residents of this wonderful town.
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    There's no place like this town! Call it Mayberry or Camelot, it's a special place to both grow up and raise children. Nine lakes, family activities, welcoming community, active volunteers, GREAT SCHOOLS, beautiful hills, trees and historic homes. You know your children's friends and parents. They have a welcoming cocktail party each year for new residents! I grew up here and raised back to raise my children here. I'd rather have my kids ride their bike to school or the beach than ride a train to Manhattan. What's your priority? This town is a gem!
    Mountain Lakes is a town where family is a priority, people look out for one another and their children, and education is valued. The students strive toward excellence and support each other in this goal. There is plenty to do and everyone gets involved. The lakes are beautiful, and people are constantly outdoors. The schools are superior, and the teachers truly care about their students. The students are treated with respect and dignity. There are fantastic local restaurants. NYC is an easy drive, and there is little to no congestion in the surrounding towns. As you drive home, and enter the community, it feels like a sanctuary. The police force is amazing and genuinely there for the safety of the citizens. There is truly no other place I would want to raise my children.