Boonton is a historic Morris County town of about 9,000 residents, set on the Rockaway River roughly 35 miles west of New York City. It is also home base for the MorrisAgent Team, whose office sits at 518 Main Street. That means we don't just sell homes in Boonton; we work here every day.
Boonton grew up around ironworks on the Rockaway River and the Morris Canal in the 1800s, and was incorporated as a town in 1867. Its Main Street is unusual: it is built along a cliff overlooking the river "Hollow," where traces of the old iron industry remain. Today Main Street is lined with Victorian brick and wood storefronts, restaurants, antique shops and a cluster of art galleries known as the Boonton Art District. Landmarks include the Boonton Opera House and the old Boonton National Bank building, and the Boonton Historical Society operates from the John Taylor House at 210 Main Street. The Boonton Historic District, covering streets such as Church, Birch and Cornelia, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Residents fill Main Street for events such as the summer car show, when the street closes to traffic, and the December Chocolate Stroll. Grace Lord Park, below Main Street along the river, and Canalside Park offer walking paths and scenic overlooks.
Boonton is one of the best-connected small towns in Morris County. Interstate 287 runs right through town, linking to I-80 and Route 46 within minutes. Boonton station is on NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line, a commuter link that dates to the Lackawanna Railroad's Boonton Branch in 1870.
The Boonton Public Schools serve the town through three schools: School Street School (pre-K to 2), John Hill School (grades 3 to 8) and Boonton High School (9 to 12). Boonton High also serves students from Lincoln Park and offers Advanced Placement, honors and dual-credit college courses. Families should confirm current school assignments and programs directly with the district.
Boonton's housing mix ranges from 1800s Victorians and two-family homes near Main Street to mid-century colonials, capes and split-levels on the town's quieter side streets, plus condos and townhomes. Walkability to Main Street and the train is a big draw, and well-kept historic homes near downtown tend to attract strong interest.
Whether you are buying your first home, moving up or selling a family home in Boonton, the MorrisAgent Team knows these streets block by block. Browse the Boonton listings below, request a free home value report, or call us at (973) 200-4800.
Boonton appeals to buyers who want a walkable historic downtown, a train line and highway access in one small town. Its Main Street has restaurants, galleries and year-round events, and Grace Lord Park sits along the Rockaway River.
Boonton Public Schools serves the town with three schools: School Street School (pre-K to 2), John Hill School (3 to 8) and Boonton High School (9 to 12). Boonton High also serves students from Lincoln Park.
Yes. Boonton station is on NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line, and I-287 runs through town with quick connections to I-80 and Route 46.
Main Street is the center of town life, with shops, dining and the galleries of the Boonton Art District. Popular events include the summer car show and the December Chocolate Stroll, and the Boonton Historical Society offers a look at the town's iron-industry past.
Boonton has 1800s Victorians and two-family homes near Main Street, colonials, capes and split-levels on residential streets, and condos and townhomes.
Our office is at 518 Main Street, Suite 102, Boonton, NJ 07005. Call (973) 200-4800.
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