New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Chester Borough, NJ
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About Chester Borough
Chester Borough is a tiny, storybook downtown borough in western Morris County — a compact Main Street of antique shops, cafés, and boutiques anchored by the landmark Chester House and a signature street clock. It shares schools and a rural character with surrounding Chester Township and draws weekend visitors from across the region.
Home prices in Chester Borough
Home prices in Chester Borough vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Chester Borough
- Main Street — the borough's historic shopping street.
- The downtown street clock — Chester's signature landmark.
- The Chester House — landmark inn and event venue.
- The Streets of Chester — open-air shopping village.
- The borough's antique and specialty shops.
Commuting from Chester Borough
- No in-town rail station; practical NJ Transit options are Gladstone or Peapack on the Gladstone Branch, or Morristown on the Morris & Essex Lines, roughly a 15–20 minute drive depending on location (approximate).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~55–70 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Chester Borough FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chester Borough, NJ?
Home prices in Chester Borough vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Chester Borough, NJ?
No in-town rail station; practical NJ Transit options are Gladstone or Peapack on the Gladstone Branch, or Morristown on the Morris & Essex Lines, roughly a 15–20 minute drive depending on location (approximate).
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Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.