Mountainside

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Mountainside, NJ

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A not-so-hidden gem engulfed in natural beauty

Suburban Scenic Upscale Peaceful Family-Friendly

Located about 25 miles west of Manhattan, Mountainside is a picturesque suburb revered for its friendly community, peaceful atmosphere, and pervasive natural beauty. The Mountainside community comes together for an array of year-round events, including various family-friendly festivals, club meetings, and courses.

In addition to its densely tree-lined roads, Mountainside offers access to natural beauty at outdoor destinations such as the Watchung Reservation, Echo Lake Park, and Nomahegan Park. A wide variety of apartments, houses, and condos are available for rent in Mountainside, offering quick access to Interstate 78, U.S. Highway 22, and all that Union County has to offer.

Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

47

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Deerfield Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-8

467 Students

10
out of 10

Beechwood School

Public

Grades PK-2

269 Students

Rating Unavailable

Deerfield Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-8

467 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
  • William Miller Sperry Observatory
  • Reeves-Reed Arboretum
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum
  • Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

Top Apartments in Mountainside

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.