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Mount Arlington, New Jersey

Mount Arlington, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 11 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 4,663.

The People and Families of Mount Arlington

In Mount Arlington, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Arlington had a median family income of $79,514. To its credit, the people in Mount Arlington value education and a large proportion are college graduates. You could say that the town is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mount Arlington Housing

About 80% of housing units in Mount Arlington are owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Mount Arlington, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mount Arlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMount Arlington Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMount Arlington Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMount Arlington Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMount Arlington People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mount Arlington College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mount Arlington Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Mount Arlington Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mount Arlington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mount Arlington, NJ

Comparing Mount Arlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity95
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income107
People in Middle Class or Better107
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use104
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work21
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built78
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes15

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime76

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