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Crime in Mountainside summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Mountainside. Key points include:
There were 25 total crimes in Mountainside in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Mountainside is 354.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Mountainside is 14.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Mountainside is 340.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Mountainside is -83.27% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Mountainside Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mountainside / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 25 | 354.5 | 1,645.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 14.2 | 217.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 14.2 | 49.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 148.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 24 | 340.3 | 1,427.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 70.9 | 145.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 16 | 226.9 | 1,119.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 42.5 | 162.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Mountainside summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mountainside. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Jersey. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mountainside is 183 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mountainside is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mountainside is $1,043,568.
The median income in Mountainside is $211,538.
Mountainside's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mountainside Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mountainside | New Jersey | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 125 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 113 | 100 |
| Health | 350 | 155 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 116 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 113 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mountainside, NJ Weather
The average high in Mountainside is 63.3° and the average low is 43.0°.
There are 80.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.9 inches of precipitation each year with 24.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mountainside |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 80.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 24.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mountainside Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mountainside
The current population in Mountainside is 7,049. The population has increased 6.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,049 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 6,967 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 6,991 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,003 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 6,859 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 6,826 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 6,820 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 6,907 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 6,835 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 6,832 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,765 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 6,741 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,695 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 6,638 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 6,616 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mountainside
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Mountainside is:
71.3% White with 5,029 White residents.
2.2% African American with 155 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
11.4% Asian with 804 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 4 Other residents.
1.8% Two Or More with 126 Two Or More residents.
13.2% Hispanic with 931 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mountainside | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.3% | 50.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 12.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.4% | 10.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mountainside
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Mountainside is 50.5% female with 3,558 female residents.
Mountainside is 49.5% male with 3,490 male residents.
| Gender | Mountainside | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mountainside for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Mountainside completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Mountainside completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Mountainside completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Mountainside completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Mountainside completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Mountainside completed bachelor's degree.
27.0% of adults in Mountainside completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Mountainside completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Mountainside completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mountainside | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 27.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mountainside, New Jersey
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2.0% of households in Mountainside earn Less than $10,000.
0.7% of households in Mountainside earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.7% of households in Mountainside earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.7% of households in Mountainside earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.5% of households in Mountainside earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.3% of households in Mountainside earn $50,000 to $74,999.
6.9% of households in Mountainside earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.3% of households in Mountainside earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.9% of households in Mountainside earn $150,000 to $199,999.
50.8% of households in Mountainside earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mountainside | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.7% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.7% | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.5% | 7.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 50.8% | 21.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
