New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Wharton, NJ
About Wharton
Wharton is a compact former iron-mining and industrial borough — originally incorporated as Port Oram in 1895 and renamed in 1902 for Joseph Wharton, who owned the large ironworks in town (per pathwaysofhistorynj.net; read September 24, 2026). The Morris Canal runs through its identity: Hugh Force Canal Park preserves one of the longest watered sections of the canal greenway, with the restored Lock 2 East ("Bird's Lock") and tender's house, and the annual Canal Day festival celebrates the canal's role in the region (per nj-carnivals.com; read September 24, 2026). St. Mary's Church — built from stones parishioners collected from the iron mines where they worked — anchors the historic district (per Commons photo description; read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Wharton
Home prices in Wharton vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Wharton
- Hugh Force Canal Park — canal greenway park with the restored Lock 2 East and tender's house (per pathwaysofhistorynj.net and Commons photo; read September 24, 2026).
- Canal Day — annual music and craft festival celebrating the Morris Canal (per nj-carnivals.com; read September 24, 2026).
- Main Street — the borough's commercial spine.
- Memorial Park and Robert Street Park — borough parks and Canal Day fireworks site.
Commuting from Wharton
- No in-town rail station. NJ Transit bus 880 (Morristown–Dover–Rockaway via Wharton, weekdays/Saturdays; per Moovit, read September 24, 2026) runs through Wharton on Main Street, connecting to Dover and Morristown rail.
- Nearest station: Dover (Morris & Essex Lines), roughly 3 miles / ~8 minutes by car; Dover → NY Penn runs roughly 75–90 minutes via Midtown Direct or a Summit transfer (approximate; not verified against the current AM rush-hour timetable).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing; longer with traffic).
Schools in Wharton
Public schools: Wharton 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.
Wharton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wharton, NJ?
Home prices in Wharton vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Wharton, NJ?
No in-town rail station. NJ Transit bus 880 (Morristown–Dover–Rockaway via Wharton, weekdays/Saturdays; per Moovit, read September 24, 2026) runs through Wharton on Main Street, connecting to Dover and Morristown rail. - Which school district serves Wharton, NJ?
Wharton is served by Wharton 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.