Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
Wharton
Wharton, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,512
Population
7,733
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Embrace tradition with progress in this Morris County borough
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Active
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Historic
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Charming
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Situated about 35 miles northwest of Manhattan, Wharton is a peaceful suburb filled with scenic parks and green space. Consisting of just two square miles, Wharton exudes small-town charm especially along Main Street, which is teeming with a broad range of diverse restaurants, quaint shops, and local offices in historic houses.
Wharton residents enjoy the many recreational opportunities afforded by Washington Pond, Rockaway River, and numerous community parks. Hopatcong State Park is just a short drive from Wharton as well, with endless options for boating, swimming, fishing, and more.
Area attractions like Rockaway Townsquare Mall, Dover’s Blackwell Street Historic District, and Horseshoe Lake Recreation Complex are also within minutes of Wharton. Getting around from Wharton is easy with access to I-80, Route 15, Route 46, and NJ Transit trains.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,475
Average: $111,737
Education
1,799
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,603
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wharton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Wharton, NJ is $2,195 for a studio, $2,513 for one bedroom, $3,131 for two bedrooms, and $3,906 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wharton has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,513/month
991 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Wharton, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Catherine A. Dwyer Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Marie V. Duffy Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
422 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
265 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hedden County Park
- Longo Planetarium
- Hopatcong State Park
- Tourne County Park
- Hamilton Farms
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
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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.