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Boonton, NJ

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Historic charm in the suburbs of New Jersey

Commuter Historic Public Transit Small Business Suburban

Boonton is a superb suburb sitting in northeast New Jersey. Known for its wooded areas, spacious residential streets, and excellent community parks, Boonton is the perfect place to raise a family. Grace Lord Park hosts community festivals and events while offering wooded walking and biking trails. Around the park, explore the small businesses, both retailers and restaurants, such as Top of the Park, serving up classic Italian dishes in a family-owned space.

Boonton features historic homes and architecture that give the city a certain small-town charm. Stroll through Boonton’s walkable streets to admire the historic sites, grab a cup of coffee at Boonton Coffee Company, or explore nearby attractions like Tourne Park by hopping onto one of the many main roads in the area, such as Interstate 287 or the Boonton Tran Station. Though Boonton offers a secluded suburban feel to its renters, this city offers plenty of necessities like grocery stores, banks, restaurants, and schools like Boonton High School.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Boonton, NJ is $1,981 for a studio, $2,789 for one bedroom, $3,292 for two bedrooms, and $4,075 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boonton has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,789/month
945 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

John Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK & 3-8

530 Students

7
out of 10

Intervale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

266 Students

6
out of 10

School Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

298 Students

Rating Unavailable

John Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK & 3-8

530 Students

7
out of 10

Boonton High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

662 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Conklin Farm
  • Tourne County Park
  • Hamilton Farms
  • Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area
  • Fairfield Farm

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • Laguardia

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