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West Milford, NJ

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A serene suburb encompassed by state parks and forests

Family-Friendly Wooded Suburban Great Schools Hiking

A sparse suburb known for its dense woodlands and family-friendly atmosphere, West Milford is home to a close-knit community that enjoys outdoor exploration. West Milford is surrounded by Sterling Forest State Park, Wawayanda State Park, Farny State Park, Norvin Green State Forest, and Ringwood State Park. Hiking and mountain biking are second nature to residents of this forested town!

West Milford sits along the edge of New Jersey and New York, offering a reasonable commute into New York City. Manhattan sits about 40 miles southeast of West Milford. Though residents can easily travel to and from the Big Apple, West Milford feels very secluded and offers a laid-back way of life. Surrounded by natural beauty, West Milford is the perfect woodland getaway with affordable rentals and small-town charm.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Milford, NJ is $1,061 for one bedroom, and $1,228 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Milford has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

19

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

Westbrook Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

242 Students

7
out of 10

Upper Greenwood Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

197 Students

6
out of 10

Marshall Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

252 Students

5
out of 10

Maple Road Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

240 Students

4
out of 10

Apshawa Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

207 Students

3
out of 10

MacOpin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

747 Students

3
out of 10

West Milford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

935 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Long Pond Ironworks State Park
  • Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
  • Norvin Green State Forest
  • Ramapo Mountain State Forest
  • Wawayanda State Park

Airports

  • New York Stewart International
  • 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.