New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Millburn, NJ
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About Millburn
Millburn is a township of roughly 21,000 in southwestern Essex County, known for a charming downtown and the Award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse. Millburn proper centers on Millburn Avenue's shops and restaurants, Taylor Park, and the South Mountain Reservation's northern reaches. The iconic Millburn Deli draws sandwich pilgrims from across the region.
Home prices in Millburn
Home prices in Millburn vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Millburn
- Paper Mill Playhouse — Tony Award-winning regional theater.
- Taylor Park — township park with sports fields, playgrounds, and a brook (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Downtown Millburn — Millburn Avenue's shops, restaurants, and cafés.
- Millburn Deli — the legendary deli famous for its sloppy joes.
- South Mountain Reservation — Essex County's 2,000-acre reservation with trails and waterfalls on the township's edge (views shown in the Commons photos below).
- Greenwood Gardens — 28-acre historic garden estate in the Short Hills section (covered in the Short Hills profile).
- Millburn Public Library — the township's main library.
Commuting from Millburn
- NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Millburn station in-town, with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 35–50 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: 30–40 minutes without traffic.
Schools in Millburn
Public schools: Millburn 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.
Millburn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Millburn, NJ?
Home prices in Millburn vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Millburn, NJ?
NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; Millburn station in-town, with service to NY Penn Station of roughly 35–50 minutes depending on train and stopping pattern (per NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Millburn, NJ?
Millburn is served by Millburn 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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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.