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Moving to Montague Township, NJ
$349,000Median listing price
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About Montague Township
Montague Township is New Jersey's northernmost township, home to High Point State Park and the High Point Monument — at 1,803 feet, the highest point in the state, with views into three states. Most of the township is parkland, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, and the Delaware River; the small residential pockets are rural and affordable.
Home prices in Montague Township
The median listing price in Montague Township is $349,000.
Top places in Montague Township
- High Point Monument — 220-foot obelisk war memorial at New Jersey's highest point (shown in the Commons photos below).
- High Point State Park — Lake Marcia, trails, and the monument (shown in the snowy Commons photo below).
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — the Delaware River along the township's west edge.
- Three-state views from High Point (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).
- The Appalachian Trail through the park.
- Rural residential pockets with mountain views.
Commuting from Montague Township
- This is the county's longest NYC commute: Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex County commuter service (Route 80, rush hours, peak direction) runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from Sparta and Newton (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026) — Montague commuters drive 30+ minutes to one of those stops.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h45–2h10 (about 80 miles via NJ 23/I-80; longer with traffic). No passenger rail in the township. Be honest with buyers: this is a lifestyle choice, not a commuter town.
Schools in Montague Township
Public schools: Montague 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.
Montague Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Montague Township, NJ?
The median listing price in Montague Township is $349,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Montague Township, NJ?
This is the county's longest NYC commute: Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex County commuter service (Route 80, rush hours, peak direction) runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal from Sparta and Newton (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026) — Montague commuters drive 30+ minutes to one of those stops. - Which school district serves Montague Township, NJ?
Montague Township is served by Montague 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
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.