Rockaway Borough, NJ Real Estate
Rockaway Borough is a compact, walkable borough on the Rockaway River, surrounded by Rockaway Township. It offers a small Main Street downtown, attainable prices, and quick access to I-80 and Rockaway Townsquare.
What Makes Rockaway Borough Special
Parks & Recreation
Sources: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife; NJ State Park Service; Wikimedia Commons. Facilities and hours change; check with the town or park for current details.
Home Prices
Before you buy: test every home for radon and check its flood zone, as recommended by the state. See the cost and disclosure guide.
Schools
Rockaway Borough runs its own elementary and middle schools; high school students attend Morris Hills High School in the Morris Hills Regional District.
- 98th in NJMorris Hills High School, U.S. News 2026–27
- 51%Morris Hills seniors who took at least one AP exam
Source: U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools. Rankings change each year; confirm school assignments for a specific address with the district. See also private and specialty schools.
Commuting to New York City
| Method | How | Typical travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Drive to Dover or Denville stations, NJ Transit Morristown Line (Midtown Direct) | About 75 min from Denville or 85 min from Dover to New York Penn Station |
| Bus | Lakeland Bus Route 46 from Rockaway to the Port Authority Bus Terminal | Roughly 65–90 min, depending on traffic |
| Car | About 33 miles to Midtown | About 50–60 min off-peak; rush hour can add 30 minutes or more |
| Newark Airport | About 26 miles by car | About 35–45 min off-peak |
Train times based on NJ Transit schedule data and published commute tables; bus routes from the NJ Department of Transportation; drive times are estimates. Check NJ Transit or a map app for your exact trip.
- TrainNearby Dover and Denville stations, NJ Transit
- HighwaysI-80 and Route 46
- HospitalSaint Clare's Hospital in Dover and in Denville
Buying or Selling in Rockaway Borough
Romila Bajaj serves Rockaway Borough as part of her Morris County practice, with 211 career sales and a 5.0 rating from 96 client reviews. See her recent sales across the county, compare towns, or request a free valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do homes cost in Rockaway Borough, NJ?
The typical home in Rockaway Borough is valued at about $558,000 (median estimated home value in the Rockaway area, which includes the township (RealtyTrac/ATTOM); October 2026 listings had a median asking price of about $529,000 (Movoto)). The average residential property tax bill was $10,091 (2024), according to New Jersey state data.
What high school serves Rockaway Borough?
Rockaway Borough runs its own elementary and middle schools; high school students attend Morris Hills High School in the Morris Hills Regional District.
Who is a top realtor in Rockaway Borough, NJ?
Romila Bajaj of Weichert Realtors serves Rockaway Borough as part of her Morris County practice. She has closed 211 home sales, holds a 5.0 rating across 96 Zillow reviews, was named to the 2025 Weichert 300, and has earned the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award nine years in a row.