New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Byram Township, NJ
About Byram Township
Byram Township is a lakes-and-history township in southern Sussex County, home to Waterloo Village — the restored Morris Canal town — plus Wild West City, Cranberry Lake, and wooded subdivisions along Route 206. It blends lake-community living with genuine commuter credentials: Lenape Valley Regional High School, quick access to I-80 and the Netcong NJ Transit station, and a mid-range price point.
Home prices in Byram Township
The median listing price in Byram Township is $539,000.
Top places in Byram Township
- Waterloo Village Historic Site — restored Morris Canal town with the Canal Museum (shown in the Commons photos below).
- The Canal Museum and blacksmith shop at Waterloo Village (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Wild West City — western-themed family amusement park.
- Cranberry Lake — lake community living.
- Lake Lackawanna — private lake community.
- Route 206 corridor — dining and shopping.
- Allamuchy Mountain State Park (nearby).
Commuting from Byram Township
- Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex County commuter service (Route 80, rush hours, peak direction) runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from nearby Stanhope (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026) — Byram commuters drive to the Stanhope stop.
- The Netcong NJ Transit station (Morris & Essex Line, Morris County) is minutes south — train to New York Penn Station roughly 1h15–1h30.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h10–1h25 (about 55 miles via US 206/I-80; longer with traffic).
Schools in Byram Township
Public schools: Byram Township School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Byram Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Byram Township, NJ?
The median listing price in Byram Township is $539,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Byram Township, NJ?
Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex County commuter service (Route 80, rush hours, peak direction) runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from nearby Stanhope (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026) — Byram commuters drive to the Stanhope stop. - Which school district serves Byram Township, NJ?
Byram Township is served by Byram Township School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.