How is the commute from Jefferson, NJ?

No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations are Mount Arlington or Dover on the Morris & Essex / Montclair-Boonton lines, roughly a 15–20 minute drive depending on location (approximate).

Which school district serves Jefferson, NJ?

Jefferson is served by Jefferson Township 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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About Jefferson

Jefferson Township is Morris County's largest municipality by area — a sprawling lake-country township in the county's north, dotted with lake communities around Lake Hopatcong, Lake Shawnee, and smaller lakes, plus the 2,700-acre Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. It offers space, trails, and lake living at a relative value, with commuters driving to nearby rail stations.

Lake Hopatcong is the largest freshwater body in the state of New Jersey, USA, approximately 4 square miles (10 km²) in area. The lake is located in the mountaiPhoto: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

Matte hand-colored photograph postcard of The Isles Bridge, Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. Back is divided and bears a cancelled one-cent stamp of George WashingtoPhoto: W. J. Harris · Public domain

Home prices in Jefferson

Home prices in Jefferson vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Jefferson

Lake Hopatcong — New Jersey's largest lake, on the township's edge.
Mahlon Dickerson Reservation — 2,700-acre Morris County park with trails and camping.
Camp Jefferson — the township's park and lake facility.
Lake Shawnee — private lake community.
The village of Milton — historic hamlet.
The George Chamberlain House — 1874 landmark.

Commuting from Jefferson

No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations are Mount Arlington or Dover on the Morris & Essex / Montclair-Boonton lines, roughly a 15–20 minute drive depending on location (approximate).
Road access via Routes 15 and 23; a 2026 commuter guide estimated 70–80 minutes Denville to New York Penn — Jefferson adds drive time on top; verify against the current timetable.
Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~50–65 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).

Schools in Jefferson

Public schools: Jefferson Township 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.

Jefferson FAQs

What is the housing market like in Jefferson, NJ?
Home prices in Jefferson vary by neighborhood and property type.
How is the commute from Jefferson, NJ?
No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations are Mount Arlington or Dover on the Morris & Essex / Montclair-Boonton lines, roughly a 15–20 minute drive depending on location (approximate).
Which school district serves Jefferson, NJ?
Jefferson is served by Jefferson Township 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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