Denville vs. Parsippany: Which Is Right for You?
By Romila Bajaj · October 23, 2026Similar prices, different lifestyles. Here is a side-by-side look at two of Morris County's most popular towns.
Denville and Parsippany are neighbors with similar prices and very different personalities. Here is how they compare.
| Denville | Parsippany-Troy Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | About $797,000 (Movoto, May 2026) | $789,000 (Redfin, three months through August 2026) |
| Average tax bill | $10,851 (2023) | $10,366 (2023) |
| High school (U.S. News) | Morris Knolls · 100th in NJ (2026–27) | Parsippany Hills · 76th (2025–26); Parsippany High · 109th (2026–27) |
| Train to NY Penn Station | About 75 min, Midtown Direct, about 91 weekday trains | About 65–75 min via nearby Morris Plains; Mount Tabor has limited service |
| Bus to Port Authority | Lakeland, roughly 60–80 min | Lakeland, about 50–60 min with light traffic |
| Downtown | Walkable Broadway and Main Street | Route 46 corridor and Lake Hiawatha's Beverwyck Road |
| Hospital | Saint Clare's Hospital, in town | Morristown Medical Center and Saint Clare's nearby |
| Size and feel | Smaller town with lake communities | One of the county's largest towns, with many distinct neighborhoods |
| Radon (tested homes at or above 4 pCi/L) | 24% | 12% |
Sources: Movoto, Redfin, NJ Department of Community Affairs, U.S. News & World Report, NJ Transit schedule data, NJ Department of Transportation, NJDEP radon data.
Choose Denville If…
You want a walkable downtown, a train hub with frequent Midtown Direct service, and lake-community living in a smaller town, with a hospital right in town. See the Denville guide.
Choose Parsippany If…
You want a wide choice of neighborhoods and price points, frequent express buses to New York, highway access in every direction, and a diverse dining scene. See the Parsippany guide and the Lake Hiawatha and Mount Tabor neighborhood guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denville or Parsippany better for commuting to New York?
It depends on how you commute. Denville has a major train hub with about 91 weekday trains, including Midtown Direct service to New York Penn Station in about 75 minutes. Parsippany has frequent Lakeland express buses to the Port Authority, about 50 to 60 minutes with light traffic, and easy access to Morris Plains station.
Are homes cheaper in Denville or Parsippany?
Typical prices are similar: about $797,000 in Denville (Movoto, May 2026) and $789,000 in Parsippany (Redfin, summer 2026). Average property tax bills are also close, at $10,851 and $10,366.
Which town has a better downtown, Denville or Parsippany?
Denville has one of Morris County's most walkable downtowns, along Broadway and Main Street. Parsippany's shopping and dining are spread along Route 46 and neighborhood centers such as Lake Hiawatha's Beverwyck Road.
Want help weighing your options? Romila is happy to talk it through, with no obligation.
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