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Mountain Lakes, NJ

Mountain Lakes, NJ.

Population: 4,585 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mountain Lakes, NJ is $1.22M — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 21 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.22M

Typical home value

+6.9%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.22M
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+21.6%
5-year appreciation
+37.8%
10-year appreciation
+51.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$1.22M
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.10M
Median price per sqft
$440
1-year sale-price change
-7.7%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
105.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+3.4%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,637/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,785/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,188/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.6 : 1
Schools include
Mountain Lakes High School, Briarcliff Middle School, Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired, Wildwood Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A06
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Rockaway Township Wells (3.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 in
Annual snowfall
14.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
275
Days with Moderate air quality
48
Highest AQI recorded (year)
129

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
746
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
255,595
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
207,230

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
22
Nearest national park
Morristown National Historical Park (10 mi)
National parks include
Morristown National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
116
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-752 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1949
Housing built before 1970
66.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.3%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
93.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
272,959
Average weekly wage
$2,038
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,324

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mountain LakesState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.22M$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$1.20M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
$1.22M.
What is the median sale price in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,233/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Mountain Lakes, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mountain Lakes, NJ. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A06. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mountain Lakes, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Rockaway Township Wells, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Mountain Lakes, NJ?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mountain Lakes, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mountain Lakes, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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