New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Chester Township, NJ
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About Chester Township
Chester Township is horse-and-estate country in western Morris County — rolling farmland, preserved open space, and historic farmsteads surrounding the borough of Chester. The Black River Wildlife Management Area and Patriots' Path run through it, and its students attend West Morris Mendham, one of the state's highest-rated high schools.
Home prices in Chester Township
Home prices in Chester Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Chester Township
- Black River Wildlife Management Area — preserved fields, trails, and river access.
- Patriots' Path — the county trail threading through the township.
- Cooper Gristmill — historic working mill on the Black River.
- Alstede Farms — pick-your-own farm and farm store.
- Historic farmsteads along Route 24 and the township's back roads.
- Hacklebarney State Park — nearby in Long Valley (nearby, not in Chester Township).
Commuting from Chester Township
- No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations 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 Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chester Township, NJ?
Home prices in Chester Township vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Chester Township, NJ?
No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations 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).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.