New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Vernon Township, NJ
About Vernon Township
Vernon Township is Sussex County's largest municipality by both area and population, a resort-and-lake township in the county's northeast corner anchored by Mountain Creek (ski, water park, and bike park) and dotted with lake communities like Highland Lakes, Vernon Valley, Glenwood, and McAfee. It is the county's most developed recreation economy: condos and chalets near the mountain, lake-community homes, and newer subdivisions along Route 94.
Home prices in Vernon Township
The median listing price in Vernon Township is $259,900.
Top places in Vernon Township
- Mountain Creek Resort — ski area, water park, and bike park (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Heaven Hill Farm — farm, garden center, and fall activities in Vernon.
- Wawayanda State Park — lake, beaches, and trails on the township's edge.
- The Appalachian Trail — crosses the township's ridgelines.
- Vernon town center — shops and dining along NJ Route 94 (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Highland Lakes — private lake community.
- Minerals Hotel & Elements Spa — resort hotel at Mountain Creek.
- Lake communities of Vernon Valley, Glenwood, and McAfee.
Commuting from Vernon Township
- Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex service runs from Sparta and Newton; Vernon commuters typically drive to the Sparta or Newton Lakeland stops for the Route 80 Port Authority run (rush hours, peak direction; per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h20–1h45 (about 60 miles via NJ 94/Route 23/I-80; longer with traffic). There is no passenger rail in the township.
Schools in Vernon Township
Public schools: Vernon 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.
Vernon Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Vernon Township, NJ?
The median listing price in Vernon Township is $259,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Vernon Township, NJ?
Lakeland Bus Lines' Sussex service runs from Sparta and Newton; Vernon commuters typically drive to the Sparta or Newton Lakeland stops for the Route 80 Port Authority run (rush hours, peak direction; per Wikipedia's Lakeland Bus Lines page, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Vernon Township, NJ?
Vernon Township is served by Vernon 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.