Compare Morris County Towns
Home prices, property taxes, schools, and commute times side by side for the eight towns Romila serves most. Use the buttons to highlight towns that match what matters most to you.
| Town | Typical price | Avg. tax bill | High school | Train to NY Penn Station | Bus to Port Authority | Drive to Midtown (off-peak) | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Lakes | about $1.2 million | $24,089 | Mountain Lakes HS · 42nd of 434 | ~75 min (via Denville) · 90 min direct | Lakeland Route 46 · ~60–80 min | 45–55 min | Top schools, lake living |
| Montville | $650,000† | $13,655 | Montville Twp HS · 47th of 434 | ~75 min (Towaco) | Lakeland Route 46 · ~50–75 min | 40–50 min | Larger homes, strong schools |
| Parsippany | $789,000 | $10,366 | Parsippany Hills · 76th* | ~65–75 min (Morris Plains) | Lakeland Route 46 & I-80 · ~50–60 min | 40–50 min | Value, highway access, buses |
| Denville | about $797,000 | $10,851 | Morris Knolls HS | ~75 min, 91 trains/day | Lakeland Route 46 & I-80 · ~60–80 min | 50–60 min | Walkable downtown, train hub |
| Morris Plains | $755,000 | $11,070 | Parsippany Hills · 76th* | ~65–75 min, 77 trains/day | Lakeland from nearby Parsippany · ~50–60 min | 45–55 min | Fast train, near Morristown |
| Boonton | $599,000 | $11,900 | Boonton HS · 149th of 434 | ~80 min (64 to Hoboken) | Lakeland Route 46 · ~55–75 min | 40–50 min | Affordable, historic Main St |
| Boonton Township | about $834,000 | $13,126 | Mountain Lakes HS · 42nd of 434 | ~75 min (via Denville) | Lakeland Route 46 (nearby stops) · ~60–80 min | 45–55 min | Space and privacy, Mountain Lakes HS |
| Rockaway Township | about $534,000 | $10,749 | Morris Hills / Morris Knolls | ~85 min (Dover) | Lakeland I-80 & Route 46 · ~65–90 min | 50–60 min | Value, lake communities |
Prices: Redfin, Movoto, Homes.com, Trulia, and ATTOM, 2026 (periods vary; see each town guide). Taxes: NJ Department of Community Affairs (Mountain Lakes 2025, others 2023). School ranks: SchoolDigger 2024–25 (*U.S. News 2025–26). Train times: NJ Transit schedule data and published commute tables. Bus routes: NJ Department of Transportation; bus times vary most with traffic. Drive times are estimates. †Montville's figure covers a single month weighted toward townhomes and condos; most single-family homes there sell for considerably more. Every buyer's priorities differ; Romila can help you weigh the trade-offs for your situation.
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