New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Califon, NJ
$850,000Median listing price
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About Califon
Califon is a tiny Victorian river borough (about 1,000 residents) on the South Branch of the Raritan River, with much of its Main Street in the Califon Historic District. Housing is largely 19th-century Victorians and farmhouses on village streets.
Home prices in Califon
The median listing price in Califon is $850,000.
Top places in Califon
- Main Street / Califon Historic District — Victorian storefronts and homes, including the former Beatty's Store (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Columbia Trail — the rail-trail passes through Califon, popular with cyclists and walkers.
- South Branch Raritan River — runs through the borough; fishing and scenery.
- The former CNJ Califon station — now a station museum (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Califon municipal offices on Academy Street (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Ken Lockwood Gorge (nearby, Lebanon Township) — gorge, trout stream, and trail.
- Califon Island Park — small riverside park in the borough.
Commuting from Califon
- No active train station (the former Central Railroad of New Jersey depot is now a museum — shown in the Commons photo below); the nearest NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations are High Bridge and White House, each roughly a 15–20 minute drive (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages).
- Approximate train time from those stations to New York Penn: ~1h25m–2h5m (approximate; Raritan Valley Line requires a transfer at Newark Penn, no one-seat ride to Manhattan).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~70–85 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Califon
Public schools: Califon 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.
Califon FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Califon, NJ?
The median listing price in Califon is $850,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Califon, NJ?
No active train station (the former Central Railroad of New Jersey depot is now a museum — shown in the Commons photo below); the nearest NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line stations are High Bridge and White House, each roughly a 15–20 minute drive (per NJ Transit Raritan Valley Line station pages). - Which school district serves Califon, NJ?
Califon is served by Califon 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.