2019 Best Places to Live in Sussex CountyAbout this List

Lake Mohawk

• Town in New Jersey
• 16 reviews

Niche User: I love this town. I've grown up here and have lived here my entire life. I've been able to hangout with my friends freely, without ever feeling worried or unsafe. The lake is and always has been beautiful, and I have an amazing job at Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub. It's like working with a second family. I truly understand why my parents (and their parents) have come back and decided to raise children here. Lake Mohawk is such a charming part of Sparta, New Jersey.
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• B+

• A

• 9,203 Population

Stanhope

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: I like living in Byram- my address is technically Stanhope, since we're so close to the neighboring town. I like how the town has everything I need in such a local distance; a Dollar General, a pizza place, Dunkin Donuts, etc. It makes it easy to go out, but to save your gas money at the same time!
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• B+

• B

• 3,411 Population

Montague Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Lots of "Old Blood" in this town that are hell bent on change. Whenever change is brought up for public discussion or vote; the seniors in our community will negatively comment and not support the issue at hand even when they do not have the facts. Many times the younger generations in town have tried to move the community forward into the next stage of our futures and these seniors are stuck and clinging to their pasts!!
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• B

• A+

• 3,753 Population

Highland Lakes

• Town in New Jersey
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: After growing up in Bergen county all my life I absolutely love living here. It's far away enough from the hustle and bustle but still close enough to commute to when necessary. We spend our winter on the mountain at Mountain Creek and our spring, summer and fall hiking and on the lake. I'm not really sure how they calculated that outdoor activities score, but it should be a lot higher. People are incredibly friendly and the lake community always has classes and groups to join all year round.
Read 4 Reviews

• B

• B

• 4,894 Population

Andover Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 9 reviews

Nearby Resident: Andover is a very unique town full of old thrift shops, run down buildings, as well as brand new ones. My favorite part about this town is the family run thrift shops that are full of local merchandise! If I had to change one thing, I would make it a bit cleaner.
Read 9 Reviews

• B-

• B-

• 6,052 Population

Newton

• Town in New Jersey
• 24 reviews

Nearby Resident: Newton is a historical town. Very small and nicely located close to Pennsylvania Border. I think that if more people were willing to take a "leap of faith" and invest some money into the town of Newton, it could actually become a very nice place to go for shopping, entertainment and really good restaurants. Some of the areas around Spring Street have some very beautiful old Victorian homes. The town has unbelievable potential. It really surprises me that more people haven't invested in some of the older buildings and turned them into successful businesses. There are some great restaurants in Newton that are reminiscent of places you would only find in Manhattan (Bula, Andre's). Maybe it has something to do with the fact that Newton is the county seat. This is a town that is on the cusp of becoming "the place to be".
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• B-

• B

• 7,937 Population

Hardyston Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: I love the town of Hardyston. Everyone in this town is so nice and friendly and it's so nice to just go out and see someone you know almost everywhere you go. I can go to a store, a park, a bank, etc and I always see a friendly face.
Read 7 Reviews

• B-

• B+

• 7,964 Population

Hamburg

• Town in New Jersey
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: I would like more local things to do such as events to go, to concerts, etc. More things are needed for kids and families to do together. It also would be nice to have more affordable living because it can be a little expensive around here.
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• B-

• B

• 3,172 Population

Fredon Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 7 reviews

Current Resident: Beautiful, pastoral and charming countryside. Highly recommend! Fredon is a quaint town, nestled in North West, N.J. Offers many outdoor activities for any nature enthusiast, including, trails connected to the Appalachian Mountains, campgrounds and lakes. Wonderful town for any family.
Read 7 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 3,238 Population

Ogdensburg

• Town in New Jersey
• 5 reviews

Current Resident: Great small town, good school system. The road department is great with snow removal. Safe and we watch out for each other. Good location to highways, recreation and shopping
Read 5 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 2,433 Population

Wantage Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: Wantage is a great town to live in. Residents are very friendly, lots of outdoor activities for children.
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• B-

• B

• 11,062 Population

Hopatcong

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 43 reviews

Current Resident: Hopatcong has beautiful landscape and some great places to eat. I loved growijg up here being able to walk to almost anywhere important. I would apprecoate seeing the middle and highschool get more funding for their education, as well as better back streets for the kids to walk on!
Read 43 Reviews

• C+

• C+

• 14,507 Population

Lafayette Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 2 reviews

• C+

• B+

• 2,391 Population

Franklin

• Town in New Jersey
• 6 reviews

Niche User: I've lived in the same house in the same town all my life, and if I can stay forever I will! I love this town, and although some people are not quite good examples, the people of my neighborhood are for the most part fantastic! Beautiful area where hunting, fishing, farming, and gardening all have a place. The culture of the town is rich and interesting as well as the art scene. Some famous artists and bands were born in this area!
Read 6 Reviews

• C

• B-

• 4,849 Population

Vernon Valley

• Town in New Jersey

• C

• B

• 1,665 Population

Sussex

• Town in New Jersey
• 15 reviews

Former Resident: I had a great childhood in Sussex, but it has its flaws like anywhere else. A nice rural area, away from major highways and noise and traffic. But to get anywhere interesting you need to drive.
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• C-

• B

• 1,872 Population

Sparta Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 52 reviews

Nearby Resident: Can't wait for the Shoprite and Starbucks to complete! With over 100 new homes going in, this side of Sparta will be flush with new business and residents. The town is showing a lot more interest in building up and attracting younger residents.
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• A

• A

• 19,053 Population

Byram Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 10 reviews

Niche User: Nice area, love the outdoors, mountains and lakes. Hate the property tax!
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• B

• B

• 8,076 Population

Green Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 1 review

Current Resident: I lived all my life in Green Township. It is a quiet and rural area in Andover NJ. I grew up by Lake Tranquility and we would spend the summers down at the lake beach. I had a very enjoyable childhood and have lifelong friends to show for it. I grew up playing all different sports and participating in community events. Green has youth leagues for all the sports and many of my friends parents were the coaches. Because it is a small town it made it easy to spend time with my friends. There is great pride in the town and the when one of our friends does something special everybody celebrates it. I am very happy that my parents decided to raise our family here and I cherish the memories that I have made growing up. I will take these memories with me wherever I go and will never forget where I came from. After I finish college I definitely plan on returning to my town because it is a great place to live.
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• B

• A

• 3,511 Population

Hampton Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Hampton Twp. is mostly a peaceful and quiet little town with a really good school system. There are plenty of hiking trails to explore, with nearby lake activity. A great town to raise a family!
Read 4 Reviews

• B-

• B+

• 4,959 Population

Vernon Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 43 reviews

Former Resident: I grew up in Vernon and of all the places I've visited in the country, few places have this level of access to nature with close proximity to a major city (New York City). You can get to NYC in less than an hour, but spend your time in town on hiking trails, skiing/snowboarding, kayaking, swimming, biking... you name it! I consider it to be the most beautiful area in New Jersey. That said, it is still New Jersey. Taxes are a bit higher than other places, and traffic 30 minutes outside of Vernon can be intense. For the ideal balance of opportunities by a city and outdoor recreation, Vernon is the place!
Read 43 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 22,572 Population

Stillwater Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 6 reviews

Niche User: Love the area and how rural it is. One of the only places I would live in NJ!
Read 6 Reviews

• B-

• B+

• 3,975 Population

Frankford Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, Frankford Township has a lot to offer in terms of nature and physical activities. It is a rural area so getting places can take some time. However, the fact that there are so many mountains and the Appalachian Trail runs through the town, you really have no excuse for not exploring the area.
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• B-

• A-

• 5,399 Population

Crandon Lakes

• Town in New Jersey

• C+

• B+

• 1,232 Population

Sandyston Township

• Town in New Jersey

• C+

• B

• 1,854 Population