New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Mountainside, NJ
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About Mountainside
Mountainside is a small borough set against the Watchung Mountains, defined by the Watchung Reservation's trails and the 2,000-acre parkland at its doorstep. Housing runs from mid-century colonials and ranches on wooded lots to updated and new construction. Quiet, low-key, and outdoorsy for Union County. There is no in-town rail station.
Home prices in Mountainside
Home prices in Mountainside vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Mountainside
- Trailside Nature & Science Center — in the Watchung Reservation, Mountainside.
- Echo Lake Park — lake, trails, and fall color (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Watchung Reservation trails.
- Deacon Andrew Hetfield House — historic homestead (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Route 22 shopping and dining corridor.
- Mountainside Public Library.
Commuting from Mountainside
- No in-town rail. NJ Transit bus 114 (Bridgewater/Somerville–New York via Route 22/Morris Ave) and peak-only bus 117 (via Route 22) run to Port Authority Bus Terminal (per NJ Transit bus route listings, read September 24, 2026).
- Nearest rail: Summit (Morris & Essex Midtown Direct) or Westfield (Raritan Valley Line).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing).
Schools in Mountainside
Public schools: Mountainside School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Mountainside FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mountainside, NJ?
Home prices in Mountainside vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Mountainside, NJ?
No in-town rail. NJ Transit bus 114 (Bridgewater/Somerville–New York via Route 22/Morris Ave) and peak-only bus 117 (via Route 22) run to Port Authority Bus Terminal (per NJ Transit bus route listings, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Mountainside, NJ?
Mountainside is served by Mountainside School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.