Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Boonton Township, NJ
Area Guide
Cozy town nestled in the Rockaway Valley
Quaint
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Rural
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Charming
Boonton Township is a quaint town of about eight square miles nestled in the rolling hills of Rockaway Valley in Morris County, NJ. The town is growing but maintains its cozy, rural character and small-town atmosphere. The dense woodlands of Boonton hide spacious, single-family homes, and the pastoral setting offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing New England town, you’ll be right at home in Boonton Township.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$164,215
Average: $190,338
Education
2,540
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,366
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boonton Township has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
9%
Non-Renters
91%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Rockaway Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
386 Students
Rockaway Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-8
386 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hamilton Farms
- Tourne County Park
- Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
- Conklin Farm
- Farny State Park
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 February 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.