2018 Best Places to Live in Morris CountyAbout this List

Chatham

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 26

Current Resident: I love Chatham! I've lived here almost my whole life and it's such a great town to grow up in. It's safe, has amazing schools, a cute downtown, and it close to NYC. What more could you want? The taxes are pretty high, but that's for our schools. I wouldn't live in Chatham just to live here, but I think it's a great town to raise your kids.
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• A+

• A+

• 9,030 Population

Morris Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 13

Niche User: Great place to raise a family. Homeowners take pride in their neighborhoods. Diversity.

Hugest advantage is everything available within a 3-10 mile radius such as: theatre, world class performing arts center,

vast selection of good restaurants, YMCA, gyms, multiple grocery stores, several hiking/biking paths, parks, 2 public swimming pools, public lake, Medical Center, independent shops and a couple larger retail chains, service businesses, 2 universities, 2 libraries, many denomination churches, Museum which also stages music and theatre performances. I wish to live the remainder of life here.
Read 13 Reviews

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• A

• 22,507 Population

Mendham Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 11

Former Resident: Absolutely loved it . Loved growing up in the area. Beautiful scenery. Great places to visit and great scenic drives. Mild winters.
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• A+

• A+

• 5,892 Population

Madison

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 22

Works Here: Madison is a small town in northwestern New Jersey. It is primarily affluent families with a lot of Italian blood as well as an important immigrant community. It's history is rich and the local government works very hard to ensure everybody enjoys life in this town as much as possible. The schools are great and Madison is home to two private universities, Drew University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. The downtown region is home to a number of exceptional restaurants and the town is also offers a direct train route to Penn Station New York.
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• A

• 16,090 Population

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 84

Current Resident: It is a very nice area with many parks, high ranking schools, and family activities. Also, we were ranked the 5th best place to live in the United States by Money Magazine in September of 2016! A wonderful place to settle down and experience all four seasons to their fullest. Parents and kids alike will love the atmosphere and quiet that our beautiful town has to offer.
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• A+

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• 53,515 Population

Randolph Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 57

Current Resident: What I like about Randolph is the sense of community, having close neighbors and most likely seeing a familiar face if I am out of the house and in town. What I would like to see Randolph change is making it so people, especially teens, have places to walk to with friends and neighbors and grab food or coffee! I understand that it is hard for Randolph to accommodate that due to our dense residential zone.
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• A

• 25,916 Population

Mountain Lakes

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 15

Current Resident: There's no place like this town! Call it Mayberry or Camelot, it's a special place to both grow up and raise children. Nine lakes, family activities, welcoming community, active volunteers, GREAT SCHOOLS, beautiful hills, trees and historic homes. You know your children's friends and parents. They have a welcoming cocktail party each year for new residents! I grew up here and raised back to raise my children here. I'd rather have my kids ride their bike to school or the beach than ride a train to Manhattan. What's your priority? This town is a gem!
Read 15 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 4,287 Population

Long Hill Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 23

Current Resident: Wonderful area to raise a family! Schools are great, there are a number of activities for children, a nice library and many community events.
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• A+

• A+

• 8,762 Population

Chatham Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 9

Current Resident: Beautiful town, friendly neighborhood, great place to raise kids with lot of events happening throughout the year. School system is awesome with focus on all round development. Access to Chatham, new providence and Murray hill train station within 2-3 miles. Chatham train parking has long wait list but its easier to get parking at new providence and Murray hill train station. For downtown experience it has access to Chatham borough/Madison/Summit within 3 miles.
Read 9 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• 10,528 Population

Florham Park

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 13

Current Resident: The nice thing about Florham Park is that it's a small town. Although the town hosts the New York Jets practice facility, it's a fairly quiet neighborhood. The streets are safe, the people are friendly, the community is definitely worth the investment. I went through the educational system and can testify to the pursuit of excellence in Florham Park's educational system. If you're looking for a suburban area that is within an hour from the city, Florham Park is the place to be!
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• A

• 11,787 Population

Mendham

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 7

Current Resident: Only just moved to Mendham but I am very satisfied living here so far! I have no complains as far as the living environment, my only wish is that it was closer to highways and had a more major supermarket nearby. Otherwise, it is a beautiful neighborhood, our neighbors are very friendly, and I love how quiet our street is!
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• 5,012 Population

Harding Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 1

• A

• A+

• 3,881 Population

Chester Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 18

Former Resident: Chester Township is a wonderful place to grow up. I loved the schools and the people. I do think that the town should fill the empty store locations, including Larison's turkey Farm. This would help the town dramatically. The downtown of Chester is quaint and always hustling especially around the Apple picking season.
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• A+

• 7,935 Population

Morris Plains

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 7

Current Resident: Walkable, bikeable, liveable? Judge the Plains based on those criteria and it ranks high along with the other towns on the rail line. Millenials have yet to move this far west, but they will. Best part: there's so much potential to make it even more connected and liveable.
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• A

• 5,612 Population

Morristown

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 41

Current Resident: I love living in Morristown! There is always something to do between the great shops and boutiques, restaurants and bars. Everyone is very friendly and goes out of their way to help one another.
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• A

• 18,677 Population

Montville Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 27

Current Resident: Montville Township is a quiet and overall quaint and beautiful town. There is a lot of greenery in here, with sprawling grassfields, rivers, and forests. It is located in a very convenient location and you can reach New York city in 30 minutes or less during non-rush hours! Additionally, the town is in close proximity to cinemas, parks, and shopping malls.
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• 21,740 Population

Kinnelon

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 33

Current Resident: Kinnelon is a gem. There is no other town so close to NYC that is so natural, preserved, forested, and un-developed, while also being very safe, and having top notch education. There is little development and no down town, and that is just how we like it!
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• A

• 10,239 Population

Denville Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 34

Current Resident: Denville Township is highly recognized as a great location to raise a family due to comfortable area with lots to do. The abundance of activities and events label this township as family oriented. There are many lakes, playgrounds, and schools that help prepare future generations for success. In addition, the township is well maintained and always kept fairly clean. During the holiday season, the streets are full of lights and endless memories for residents and visitors to make. The only drawback of this community is the expensive cost. Many families have moved from this township after their children have gone onto college due to their inability to afford the expensive costs. There is also a lack of diversity within this community, mainly only Caucasians. Overall, the experience one will have while living in Denville Township is positive due to the family oriented atmosphere.
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• A

• 16,800 Population

Chester

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 2

Current Resident: It's a cute little town in New Jersey. Come fall the town get packet with the city people flocking in for one of the more popular farms in the state Allstead. It's nice to walk through town on a good day and look through all the little cute shops. You could probably live your whole life here without having to leave the town because it has everything.
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• A+

• 1,577 Population

Boonton Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 7

Parent: Police seem to be very responsive and visible
Read 7 Reviews

• A

• A

• 4,346 Population

White Meadow Lake

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 31

Niche User: I love this area. It's quiet, small town that engulfs a big lake. The only thing to watch out for are bears because they stroll around because there are a lot of woods where i live and there's beaches and parks nearby too! I use to go to the park to play tennis before i joined a tennis team. I would live here again because it was great but i would rather live in California because the weather there is much better than the weather in New Jersey and I believe they do not get as much snow as we do here in New Jersey.
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• A

• A

• 9,156 Population

Succasunna

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 12

Current Resident: Succasunna is an amazing town! Everyone is welcoming, friendly, and always looking to help their neighbor. There are so many wonderful community events and the schools are great.
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• 8,874 Population

Hanover Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 21

Current Resident: I like that it is a small town where you get to know many people. I would like the school systems to be reformed because children tend to dread attending school due to the teachers and harassment from other students arising from gossip spreading due to the small town feel. I like how involved the fire department is with the residents and how many community events such as fireworks and summer concerts we have.
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• A-

• 14,307 Population

Rockaway

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 17

Current Resident: Within reasonable commute into New York City (less than 45 miles one-way), lots of shops/restaurants and diversity of ethnicity, family-friendly, quiet, great public schools, and very safe! Also one of the most affordable towns in Morris County with still relatively-low taxes for great public schools. Job opportunities are abundant as long as you don't mind a 45-minute or 1-hour commute each way and some healthy-eating alternatives in the local area. People are nice and for the most part moderate-leaning in politics!
Read 17 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 6,472 Population

Riverdale

• Suburb in New Jersey

• A-

• A-

• 4,206 Population