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Moving to Kinnelon, NJ
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About Kinnelon
Kinnelon is a wooded borough in northern Morris County, famous for Smoke Rise — the private gated lake community at its core — and for Silas Condict County Park's 1,000 acres of trails. It is a quiet, low-density town where residents drive to nearby Montclair-Boonton Line stations.


Home prices in Kinnelon
Home prices in Kinnelon vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Kinnelon
- Smoke Rise — the private gated lake community.
- Silas Condict County Park — 1,000 acres of trails and lake.
- Lake Kinnelon and Chapel Island — the lake at Smoke Rise's heart.
- The Smoke Rise East Gate — landmark entrance.
- The borough's wooded neighborhoods and lake views.
- The Kinnelon municipal complex area.
Commuting from Kinnelon
- No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations are Towaco, Boonton, or Lincoln Park on the Montclair-Boonton Line, roughly a 10–15 minute drive depending on location (approximate).
- Road access via Route 23.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–50 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent).
Schools in Kinnelon
Public schools: Kinnelon 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.
Kinnelon FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kinnelon, NJ?
Home prices in Kinnelon vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Kinnelon, NJ?
No in-town rail station; nearest NJ Transit stations are Towaco, Boonton, or Lincoln Park on the Montclair-Boonton Line, roughly a 10–15 minute drive depending on location (approximate). - Which school district serves Kinnelon, NJ?
Kinnelon is served by Kinnelon 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.