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Netcong, NJ

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An active community nestled on Lake Musconetcong

Great Schools Lake Public Transit Restaurants Family-Friendly

Nestled on Lake Musconetcong in the suburbs of New Jersey, the city of Netcong boasts an active community, family-friendly amenities, and easy interstate access. Netcong is surrounded by scenic state parks like Allamuchy Mountain State Park, featuring hiking and mountain biking trails, and Hopatcong State Park, home to an array of aquatic recreation: boating, swimming, fishing, and more.

This lakefront suburb is home to the Growing Stage, the children’s theatre of New Jersey, that’s a major attraction for families – as are the local public schools like Netcong Elementary School. Locals frequent DiRenzo Park for its waterfront views and Bistro 46 for its delicious dinner specials. Netcong is located just north of ITC Crossing South, home to an array of retailers and department stores.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Netcong, NJ is $1,790 for one bedroom, $2,304 for two bedrooms, and $2,416 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Netcong has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,790/month
771 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

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.

40

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

Netcong Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

295 Students

6
out of 10

Netcong Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

295 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hopatcong State Park
  • Allamuchy Mountain State Park
  • Stephens State Park
  • Longo Planetarium
  • Hedden County Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.