Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Cedar Knolls
Cedar Knolls, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,602
Population
4,081
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A sleepy, family-friendly community in northern New Jersey
Rural
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Laidback
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Great Schools
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Affordable
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Family-Friendly
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Cedar Knolls sits in the center of Morris County, and is known for its family-oriented atmosphere and overall laidback vibe. Townhouses, apartments, and vintage-style homes sit within walking distance of some top-notch schools, and there are a number of parks that contribute to the neighborhood’s almost rural feel.
Ridgedale Avenue houses the majority of restaurants and retail options, and there are popular spots like H2Ocean Raw Bar that keep the culinary landscape diverse for such a small town. I-287 runs parallel to Cedar Knolls, so it’s easy to get to Morristown or Parsippany-Troy Hills.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$147,395
Average: $168,583
Education
2,192
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,426
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cedar Knolls has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar Knolls, NJ is $2,602 for one bedroom, $3,458 for two bedrooms, and $4,456 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Knolls has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,602/month
821 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum
- Morris Museum
- Whippany Railway Museum
- Historic Speedwell
- Willowwood Arboretum
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.