Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Denville, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,234
Population
17,947
Renter Mix
18% Rent
A taste of countryside living with Manhattan at arm’s reach
Suburb
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Commuter
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Safe
Roughly thirty miles west of New York City, the cozy township of Denville is an upscale suburban community on the banks of the Rockaway River. The Downtown area along Broadway offers residents a charming walking district full of locally-owned restaurants and specialty shops of every description. Locals enjoy close access to numerous public parks, providing excellent venues for spending quality time outdoors anytime. With NJ Transit rail service to Penn Station making the trip in less than ninety minutes, Denville is a great option for Manhattan commuters seeking a more tranquil home environment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$150,863
Average: $169,189
Education
8,200
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,934
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Denville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Denville, NJ is $2,221 for one bedroom, and $3,044 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denville has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,221/month
742 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Denville, NJ is for everyday living.
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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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
674 Students
Public
Grades K-5
465 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
541 Students
Morris County School Of Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
820 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,447 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tourne County Park
- Hamilton Farms
- Historic Speedwell
- Hedden County Park
- Longo Planetarium
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.