New York metro, NY-NJ relocation guide
Moving to Walpack Township, NJ
About Walpack Township
Walpack Township is New Jersey's smallest municipality by population — roughly a dozen residents — most of it absorbed into the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area after the abandoned Tocks Island Dam project. What remains is Walpack Center, a preserved 19th-century village with the historic Walpack Inn, plus Buttermilk Falls and miles of parkland.
Home prices in Walpack Township
Home prices in Walpack Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Walpack Township
- Walpack Center — preserved 19th-century village in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
- Walpack Inn — historic inn in Walpack Center.
- Buttermilk Falls — waterfall in the Water Gap (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area — hiking, the Delaware River, and historic sites.
- The abandoned Tocks Island Dam story — the project that emptied the township.
Commuting from Walpack Township
- There is no meaningful commuter base: 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) — a long drive from Walpack.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h40–2h05 (about 75 miles; longer with traffic). No passenger rail in the township.
Schools in Walpack Township
Public schools: Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated 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.
Walpack Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Walpack Township, NJ?
Home prices in Walpack Township vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Walpack Township, NJ?
There is no meaningful commuter base: 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) — a long drive from Walpack. - Which school district serves Walpack Township, NJ?
Walpack Township is served by Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated 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.