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Moving to Boonton (Town of), NJ
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About Boonton (Town of)
The Town of Boonton is a historic mill town on the Rockaway River in eastern Morris County, built around the falls at Grace Lord Park and a walkable Main Street downtown. Former ironworks and Morris Canal-era heritage sit alongside Victorian-era streetscapes and stone churches, and the in-town NJ Transit station keeps it firmly on the commuter map.
Home prices in Boonton (Town of)
Home prices in Boonton (Town of) vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Boonton (Town of)
- Main Street — the downtown strip of shops, restaurants, and historic storefronts.
- Grace Lord Park — riverside park on the Rockaway River, home of the Boonton Falls.
- The Boonton Falls — the Rockaway River gorge and falls at the heart of town.
- Boonton Historical Society Museum — local history in a landmark building.
- Boonton Holmes Public Library — the town's public library.
- Tourne County Park — major trail network just outside town.
- The Boonton station area — historic rail corridor on the Montclair-Boonton Line.
Commuting from Boonton (Town of)
- NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line from Boonton station, in town; trains run east toward Hoboken, with Midtown Direct-style service to New York Penn available on select trains (per NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton schedule; read September 24, 2026). A December 2025 full-route example took about 60 minutes from Hoboken to Boonton — treat any single ride as an example, not a guaranteed schedule.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–50 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Boonton (Town of)
Public schools: Boonton Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Boonton (Town of) FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Boonton (Town of), NJ?
Home prices in Boonton (Town of) vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Boonton (Town of), NJ?
NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line from Boonton station, in town; trains run east toward Hoboken, with Midtown Direct-style service to New York Penn available on select trains (per NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton schedule; read September 24, 2026). A December 2025 full-route example took about 60 minutes from Hoboken to Boonton — treat any single ride as an example, not a guaranteed schedule. - Which school district serves Boonton (Town of), NJ?
Boonton (Town of) is served by Boonton Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.