New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Morristown, NJ
About Morristown
Morristown is the historic, walkable county seat of Morris County, centered on the Green — a Revolutionary War crossroads where Washington's army wintered twice. It pairs deep history (the Ford Mansion/Washington's Headquarters, Fort Nonsense, Morristown National Historical Park) with a lively downtown of restaurants, the Mayo Performing Arts Center, and Macculloch Hall Art Museum. Note: Jockey Hollow, the Morris Museum, and Fosterfields are in neighboring Morris Township, not the borough itself.
Home prices in Morristown
Home prices in Morristown vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Morristown
- The Morristown Green — historic central park and town gathering place (photo from ca. 1910 shows the Brinley redesign; per Commons description; read September 24, 2026).
- Ford Mansion / Washington's Headquarters — Morristown National Historical Park site.
- Fort Nonsense — Revolutionary War earthworks with views.
- Mayo Performing Arts Center — regional performing-arts venue downtown.
- Macculloch Hall Art Museum — art museum and historic gardens.
- Speedwell Lake — lake and park on the borough's edge.
- The Hiker statue — Spanish-American War memorial near the Green (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
- Morristown station — Morris & Essex rail hub with the downtown at its doorstep.
Commuting from Morristown
- NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; in-town station: Morristown (per the official NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026).
- Midtown Direct and Summit-transfer service to NY Penn; Morristown → NY Penn runs roughly 60–70 minutes (approximate; not verified against the current AM rush-hour timetable).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–50 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Morristown
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.
Morristown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Morristown, NJ?
Home prices in Morristown vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Morristown, NJ?
NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines; in-town station: Morristown (per the official NJ Transit Morris & Essex timetable, effective May 31, 2026; content.njtransit.com, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Morristown, NJ?
Morristown 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.