Mountainside, New Jersey
Mountainside: Town
About
Mountainside is a town located in the county of Union in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,685 and a population density of 637 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,876 inhabitants.
The town was created 130 years ago in 1895.
Quick Facts about Mountainside
| Population : | 6,876 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Jersey (United States) |
| County : | Union County |
| Postal code : | 07092 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 908 |
| Area : | 10.49 km2 |
| Altitude : | 233 feet / 71 meters |
| Establishment : | September 09, 1895 (130 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:28:50 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 656 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mountainside is located at 40°40'20"N 74°21'27"W (40.6723200, -74.3573700). It has 5 neighbors: Berkeley Heights, Scotch Plains, Springfield, City of Summit and Westfield.
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Mountainside has 5 neighbours.
- Berkeley Heights township in Union County, New Jersey
- Scotch Plains township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Springfield township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- City of Summit city in Union County, New Jersey, United States
- Westfield town in Union County, New Jersey
Demographics
The population of Mountainside increased by 2.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,685 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,712 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,733 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,781 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,775 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,784 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,822 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,841 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,864 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,885 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,876 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mountainside
1 Watchung Reservation
Historic Trail, Mountainside, NJ 07092, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Echo Lake Park
1028 Springfield Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 The Loop Playground
Watchung Reservation, Mountainside, NJ, Mountainside, NJ 07092, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Trailside Nature & Science Center
452 New Providence Rd, Mountainside, NJ 07092, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Mountainside
1 Mountainside City Hall
1385 US-22, Mountainside, NJ 07092 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Mountainside (4)
People born in Mountainside, including professional wrestler Dale Torborg, painter Alexandra Eldridge, film director Laurie Collyer, .
List
- Dean Fasano (American musician) he was born in 16/01/1955
Schools in Mountainside
College & universities near Mountainside, NJ
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187198 | Union County College | Cranford (NJ) | 07016-1528 |
Stations (21)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mountainside, NJ
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MET | Metropark station | 100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| NBK | New Brunswick station | French and Albany Streets | RAIL |
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Mountainside
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mountainsid Post Office | Mountainside (NJ) | 07092 |
Other cities in Union County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Union County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 128,382 | The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Elizabethport | 124,969 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Union | 67,137 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Plainfield | 50,011 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Linden | 42,076 | A city in Union County, New Jersey. |
| Rahway | 29,832 | City in Union County, New Jersey |
| Westfield | 29,238 | Town in Union County, New Jersey |
| Scotch Plains | 24,138 | Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Cranford | 24,028 | Township of New Jersey |
| Hillside | 21,841 | Township of New Jersey |
| Summit | 21,812 | City in Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle | 21,689 | Borough in New Jersey, USA |
| Clark | 15,837 | Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States |
| New Providence | 13,994 | Town in New Jersey, United States |
| Roselle Park | 13,510 | Borough in Union County, New Jersey |
| Berkeley Heights | 13,313 | Township in Union County, New Jersey |
Distance to Other Cities
Mountainside distances to largest New Jersey cities
