New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Morris Township, NJ
About Morris Township
Morris Township is a large, residential, and heavily wooded municipality that wraps around much of Morristown borough. It is known for grand estates and gardens (Alnwick Hall, the Washington Valley Historic District), major county attractions — the 127-acre Frelinghuysen Arboretum at 353 East Hanover Avenue (confirmed Morris Township address), Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Loantaka Brook Reservation, and Lewis Morris County Park — and Convent Station, its own Morris & Essex rail stop.
Home prices in Morris Township
Home prices in Morris Township vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Morris Township
- Frelinghuysen Arboretum — 127-acre public arboretum and gardens at 353 East Hanover Avenue (per getoutsidenj.com listing; read September 24, 2026).
- Fosterfields Living Historical Farm — working historic farm and mansion tours.
- Loantaka Brook Reservation — 570-acre county park with trails and the Kitchell Pond area.
- Lewis Morris County Park — lake, trails, and the Doe Meadow ballfields.
- Morris Museum — Smithsonian-affiliated museum (Morristown mailing address, located in Morris Township).
- Alnwick Hall — landmark estate, also known as the Abbey (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
- Washington Valley Historic District — estate streetscapes including Knox Hill Road (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
- Nearby Jockey Hollow (Morristown National Historical Park) in adjacent Harding Township.
Commuting from Morris Township
- NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; in-town station: Convent Station (in Morris Township, per the official NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026). Many residents also use nearby Morristown station.
- Convent Station → NY Penn runs roughly 60–75 minutes via Midtown Direct or a Summit transfer (approximate; not verified against the current AM rush-hour timetable).
- NJ Transit bus 873 runs along West Hanover Avenue (Livingston Mall–Greystone Park, per Wikipedia's NJ Transit 800–880 routes list; read September 24, 2026), and the 878 loop connects Florham Park and Convent Station on weekdays.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–50 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Morris Township
Public schools: Morris School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Morris Township FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Morris Township, NJ?
Home prices in Morris Township vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Morris Township, NJ?
NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; in-town station: Convent Station (in Morris Township, per the official NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026). Many residents also use nearby Morristown station. - Which school district serves Morris Township, NJ?
Morris Township is served by Morris School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.