New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Sparta Township, NJ
About Sparta Township
Sparta Township is one of Sussex County's largest and most townships, centered on the private lake community of Lake Mohawk with its alpine-style boardwalk village, White Deer Plaza and beach clubs. Beyond the lake, Sparta is a spread-out township of subdivisions, horse properties and preserved ridgelines, with a Mohawk Avenue commercial corridor and easy access to Route 15 and I-80.
Home prices in Sparta Township
The median listing price in Sparta Township is $685,000.
Top places in Sparta Township
- Lake Mohawk — the township's private lake with beaches and boating (shown in the Commons photos below).
- White Deer Plaza and the Lake Mohawk boardwalk — alpine-style shops at the lake's edge (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Sparta Mountain Wildlife Management Area — hiking and wildlife on the township's ridgelines.
- Krogh's Restaurant & Brew Pub — landmark Sparta restaurant and brewery.
- Mohawk Avenue — the township's main commercial strip.
- Sussex County Technical School campus — county vocational high school.
- Tomahawk Lake — seasonal water park in Sparta Township.
Commuting from Sparta Township
- Lakeland Bus Lines Route 80 (rush hours only, peak direction): commuter service from Sparta via I-80/NJ 15 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026). Sparta is a listed New Jersey terminal.
- Bus ride Sparta → Port Authority is typically ~1h30–1h50 depending on traffic.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h10–1h30 (about 55 miles via NJ 15/I-80; longer with traffic). No passenger rail in the township.
Schools in Sparta Township
Public schools: Sparta Township Public 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.
Sparta Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sparta Township, NJ?
The median listing price in Sparta Township is $685,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Sparta Township, NJ?
Lakeland Bus Lines Route 80 (rush hours only, peak direction): commuter service from Sparta via I-80/NJ 15 to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown (per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026). Sparta is a listed New Jersey terminal. - Which school district serves Sparta Township, NJ?
Sparta Township is served by Sparta Township Public 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.