New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Rockaway Borough, NJ
About Rockaway Borough
Rockaway Borough is a compact Main Street borough, incorporated in 1894, with deep iron, mill, Morris Canal, and Revolutionary history. Stephen Jackson — a captain in Washington's Life Guards — built the original 18th-century wing of the Stephen Jackson House, which Washington reportedly visited; Rockaway Presbyterians built their first meeting house here in 1758 and the church hosted Revolutionary leaders (per Commons photo descriptions; read September 24, 2026). Today it offers walkable small-town living with the Borough Historical Museum, Donatoni Community Park, and the First Presbyterian Church.
Home prices in Rockaway Borough
Home prices in Rockaway Borough vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Rockaway Borough
- Main Street — the borough's walkable downtown spine.
- Stephen Jackson House — 18th-century home of Washington's Life Guards captain (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
- Rockaway Borough Historical Museum — local history exhibits.
- Donatoni Community Park — borough park and recreation.
- Thomas Jefferson Middle School — borough K–8 district school.
Commuting from Rockaway Borough
- No in-town rail station. Nearest station: Denville (Morris & Essex Lines), roughly 2 miles / ~5 minutes by car.
- NJ Transit bus 880 (Morristown–Dover–Rockaway, weekdays/Saturdays; per Moovit, read September 24, 2026) connects the borough to Morristown and Dover rail.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~40–50 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Rockaway Borough
Public schools: Rockaway Borough 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.
Rockaway Borough FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rockaway Borough, NJ?
Home prices in Rockaway Borough vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Rockaway Borough, NJ?
No in-town rail station. Nearest station: Denville (Morris & Essex Lines), roughly 2 miles / ~5 minutes by car. - Which school district serves Rockaway Borough, NJ?
Rockaway Borough is served by Rockaway Borough Public Schools. 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.