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Mountain Lakes

New Hampshire · 488 residents · 3.521 sq mi
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Mountain Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,282. Population has declined 11% since 2011. Median home value is $172,400. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
−11%vs 2011
vs 546 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
139 / sq mi
−11%vs 2011
vs 155 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 43.3 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
323416508600693201020202024Mountain Lakes
2024354
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,282
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $62,765 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,291
−22%vs 2011
vs $24,780 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.214
−19%vs 2011
vs 0.264 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $162,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,667
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,609 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−24.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.9% in 2011
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
62.5%
+15.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
49.2%
+15.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+10%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(21)
Diversity Score12.7%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(459)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other4.9%(24)
Diversity Score18.9%(92)
Diversity Score
19
+49%vs 2011
vs 13 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
−12%vs 2011
vs 30.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
49.8%
−11.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
34.2%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.3% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.1% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Female
51.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Foreign born
2.9%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire has about 488 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire earns about $60,282 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire expensive?

In Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $172,400, and the typical rent is about $1,667 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire?

About 10.3% of people in Mountain Lakes, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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