Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Boonton, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,824
Population
8,631
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Historic charm in the suburbs of New Jersey
Commuter
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Historic
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Public Transit
Boonton is a superb suburb sitting in northeast New Jersey. Known for its wooded areas, spacious residential streets, and excellent community parks, Boonton is the perfect place to raise a family. Grace Lord Park hosts community festivals and events while offering wooded walking and biking trails. Around the park, explore the small businesses, both retailers and restaurants, such as Top of the Park, serving up classic Italian dishes in a family-owned space.
Boonton features historic homes and architecture that give the city a certain small-town charm. Stroll through Boonton’s walkable streets to admire the historic sites, grab a cup of coffee at Boonton Coffee Company, or explore nearby attractions like Tourne Park by hopping onto one of the many main roads in the area, such as Interstate 287 or the Boonton Tran Station. Though Boonton offers a secluded suburban feel to its renters, this city offers plenty of necessities like grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and schools like Boonton High School.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,252
Average: $114,956
Education
3,466
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,940
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boonton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Boonton, NJ is $1,925 for a studio, $2,817 for one bedroom, $3,370 for two bedrooms, and $4,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boonton has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,817/month
941 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boonton, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
530 Students
Public
Grades K-5
266 Students
School Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
298 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
530 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
662 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Conklin Farm
- Tourne County Park
- Hamilton Farms
- Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
- Fairfield Farm
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.