A historic city with nightlife and big local employers
Morristown may be what Jerseyites call a donut hole city, because it’s surrounded by Morris, but it’s filled with Revolutionary War history, trendy entertainment venues and over 20,000 residents with a median age of 34. "The theater, the restaurants, the nightlife and the diversity make Morristown an amazing place to live,” says Jill Southren, Realtor with Weichert Realtors. She’s also quick to mention the train to New York City, which is just over 30 miles away. There’s plenty of culture to explore in Morristown’s backyard. Statues adorn the city, and eye-catching pieces of architecture fill the streets, including St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s Gothic Revival design.
The local economy is robust in its own way, primarily due to the Morristown Medical Center, which has over 5,000 employees. There’s a lingering touch of industrialism, too, with various manufacturers in town and the presence of the Morristown & Erie Railway. Honeywell and the Louis Berger Group lead the engineering industry.
Morristown Green is an wonderful public space with deep history at the heart of Morristown.
Morristown Medical Center has over 5,000 employees, making it the area's largest employer.
South Street's diverse restaurants, bars and retail make Morristown a superb place to live.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is a stalwart of Morristown's diverse historical architecture.
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Older, refurbished homes popular in Morristown
Frank LaMorte, broker associate with Latimer Realty, says, “In this area bordering the Hanovers, you’ll see larger properties and historic homes.” History is seen as an asset to homebuyers here. "Morristown prides itself on older homes that are refurbished," Southren says. But she explains that incoming residents aren’t locked into single-owner properties. "You can be in a high rise, a condo or a home,” she says.
Condos range from $280,000 to $360,000 for a one-bedroom unit. Townhouses can range from $400,000 to $500,000 for two or three bedrooms. Mostly, Morristown is known for its suburban lawns where stately historic properties can sprawl, such as colonial-influenced homes. Homebuyers will also see a number of split-levels and Cape Cods. Prices range from $520,000 up to $1 million. Homes on the high end of that spectrum can be four-bedroom brownstone colonials on quarter-acre lots, spreading over 2,500 square feet of living space. The local median home price is $800,000 while the national median is $418,700, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Morristown is known for its green suburban lawns and historic colonial-influenced homes.
Condos in the Morristown area can range from $280,000 to $360,000 for a one-bedroom unit.
Morristown's desirable modern townhouses start at around $400,000 for two or three bedrooms.
More modest split-level homes are present in Morristown and start around the $520,000 mark.
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Morris County schools earn an A from Niche
Daniel Buchsbaum, Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway, says, “Morris County is known for having a good school system.” Indeed, it’s a top amenity for city residents: Morristown School District scores an A-minus from Niche. Over 5,500 students are enrolled in the district, and there’s a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Morristown High on Early Street has successful girls’ sports, including lacrosse, softball and basketball teams, all of which won championships in 2024.
Morris Township's Hillcrest School is a pillar of the community in greater Morristown, NJ.
Sussex Avenue School is part of the fantastic A- Niche-rated Morristown School District.
Morris Township's kids love attending the well rated Frelinghuysen Middle School.
Morristown High School serves students from ninth through twelfth grades in Morristown, NJ.
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The Green is a core gathering place
Walkability to green spaces is one of Morristown’s many charms. "You have access to life here,” Southren says. “I can walk everywhere. I love sitting in the Morristown Green with a cup of coffee.” Morristown Green, nicknamed The Green, has a little over 2 acres, but there’s history stored in almost every inch. The Morris County Courthouse once dwelled here, and there are several statues commemorating American history through colonial and Civil War times. Today, The Green is known as “Where Greater Morristown Gathers.” Events throughout the year bring the community together, including a four-week Christmas festival. The biggest event is the Festival on the Green, an annual showcase of local businesses that’s held typically in September. Nearby lakes are also popular for day trips. “Lake Parsippany has beaches to relax on or you can take a nonmotorized boat out,” says LaMorte.
Locals love to be out in the sunshine at the Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival in Morristown.
The Morris County Courthouse has been serving the general public of Morristown since 1827.
Internment records from The Presbyterian Church in Morristown burying ground date from 1731.
Lake Parsippany's beaches have stunning views and are a great place to relax in Morristown.
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Nightlife with a historic twist in Morristown
In 1777, George Washington conducted business at Jacob Arnold’s Tavern on Morristown Green, and the community still promotes cozy, downhome places to gather. Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen creates an upscale American cuisine experience inside a 1917 mansion. Dublin Pub is full of blonde wood tables, leather booths and live music performances. Grasshopper Off The Green sports a similar vibe. For a more modern watering hole, people go to Ironbar — a two-story venue with moody lights, trendy cocktails and DJ sets. South Street is less than a five-minute walk to the Mayo Performing Arts Center, making it an ideal strip for entertainment and nightlife. For a grocery option near Morristown’s restaurant scene, there’s Whole Foods along state Route 24.
Morristown locals enjoy cozy, down-home places to gather such as Grasshopper Off The Green.
Morristown's vibrant and very popular restaurants and bars liven up when the sun goes down.
The Mayo Performing Arts Center brings world renowned performance artists to Morristown, NJ.
The Morristown Whole Foods brings a nationally recognizable brand to Morristown's Route 24.
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A downtown train station and two main corridors
The Morristown train station is on Morris Street, not far from the Green. Trains arrive in Manhattan in a little over an hour. Two major corridors parallel each other in town: U.S. Route 202 and Interstate 287. Hanover Avenue is an east-west corridor that leads to destinations like Shop Rite, Walmart and Central Park of Morris County. Commuters who drive to New York City make use of U.S. Route 24, which connects to Interstate 78. It takes less than an hour to complete the roughly 30-mile journey north to NYC.
Lower crime compared to nearby cities
According to crime data provided to the FBI by the Morristown Police Department, violent crime decreased 46% from 2022 to 2023. Property crime declined by 54% over the same period.
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