Living in Lincoln Park, NJ

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Short answer: Lincoln Park NJ homes for sale sit in a 6.9-square-mile Morris County borough where the Pompton and Passaic rivers meet. Expect a small-town feel, a Montclair-Boonton Line train stop, U.S. 202 through town, a 2025 average residential tax bill of $10,566, and flood zones worth checking near the rivers.

Lincoln Park is the easternmost town in Morris County. It borders Kinnelon, Montville and Pequannock in Morris County, Wayne in Passaic County and Fairfield in Essex County, and it had 10,915 residents at the 2020 census.

Lincoln Park Quick Facts

Item Lincoln Park
County Morris
Total area About 6.9 sq mi (6.40 sq mi of land)
Population (2020 census) 10,915
Owner-occupied homes (2020–2024 ACS) 79.2%
Median owner-occupied home value (2020–2024 ACS) $443,300
Train Lincoln Park station, NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton Line
Main roads U.S. 202, County Routes 504 and 511 Alternate
2026 general tax rate 2.257 per $100 of assessed value
Public schools Lincoln Park Public Schools (PK–8); grades 9–12 at Boonton High School

From Beavertown to Lincoln Park

According to the Morris County Historical Society, the area went by Beavertown from around 1825, probably because of the beavers along its rivers. It took the name Lincoln Park in 1872 and became a borough, carved out of Pequannock Township, in 1922. The old name survives in local history: the train stop began in 1870 as a freight station called Beavertown, and the current depot dates to 1905.

The borough has used a mayor-council form of government since 1971. It has a mayor and a seven-member council, with three members elected at large and four by ward.

Rivers, Wetlands and Flood Zones

Water shapes life in Lincoln Park. The Pompton River runs along the borough’s edge and joins the Passaic River at a spot called Two Bridges. To the south lies Great Piece Meadows, a freshwater swamp of about 7,100 acres that Lincoln Park shares with Montville and Fairfield. Much of it sits inside a bend of the Passaic River.

That geography is beautiful, but it also floods. Morris County’s Flood Mitigation Program has bought and cleared flood-prone homes in Lincoln Park, which the county ties to chronic Pompton River flooding. By 2020 Lincoln Park had received more of those buyout grants than any other Morris County town. By 2022 the county reported that 20 homes in the Midwood Road section along the Pompton had been bought and removed, with the land returned to open space.

What that means for buyers: plenty of Lincoln Park sits well away from the rivers, but some streets near the Pompton and Passaic need a closer look. Before you make an offer, check the FEMA flood map for the address, ask the seller about past water in the basement, and get a flood insurance quote early. We pull this information for every Lincoln Park home we show.

Parks, the Community Lake and the Airport

The borough runs a long list of parks, including Aqueduct, Centennial Park and Playground, Davit Street, Lanes Field, Lynne Park and Municipal Field, along with pickleball and tennis courts. The centerpiece is Lincoln Park Community Lake, home of the Beach Club. In summer it offers swimming, a sand beach, slides, and kayak and pedal-boat rentals. Residents and registered non-residents can join. The 2026 season ended August 30.

Lincoln Park Airport is a less common neighbor. It’s a privately owned general aviation airport that’s open to the public, about two nautical miles north of the business district, with a single 2,942-foot runway. If you’re house hunting nearby, visit at different times of day to get a feel for small-plane traffic.

For bigger hikes, Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area is a short drive away in neighboring Montville. It has more than 1,600 acres and over 19 miles of trails, including the well-known Tripod Rock.

Commuting: Train, Bus and Highways

Lincoln Park station is on Main Street at Comly Road, on NJ Transit’s Montclair-Boonton Line. Service is built around the peak commute. Under the timetable effective March 15, 2026, five weekday morning trains leave Lincoln Park toward Hoboken and New York between 6:01 and 9:23 a.m. Nine trains come back between 3:04 and 11:09 p.m. Midday service was discontinued, and weekends have only about three trains each way. Check the current timetable to see whether your trip runs direct or needs a change at Newark Broad Street. If the train schedule doesn’t fit your hours, our guide to buying near the Montclair-Boonton Line compares nearby stations.

By car, U.S. 202 is the main road through town, with County Routes 504 and 511 Alternate. From I-287 Exit 55, County Route 511 Alternate runs south into Lincoln Park, and Route 23 and I-80 are close by in Wayne. NJ Transit bus route 871 also serves the borough. Census figures put the average commute at about 30 minutes.

Schools

Lincoln Park Public Schools serves pre-K through eighth grade in two buildings. Lincoln Park Elementary School on Pinebrook Road covers pre-K through grade 4 (526 students in 2023–24). Lincoln Park Middle School on Ryerson Road covers grades 5 through 8 (363 students).

For high school, Lincoln Park students attend Boonton High School under a send-receive relationship that dates to 1930. Lincoln Park students make up the majority of Boonton High’s enrollment. For test results, staffing and programs, read each school’s NJ School Performance Report, and contact the district to confirm which building serves a specific address.

Lincoln Park Property Taxes

The Morris County Board of Taxation lists Lincoln Park’s 2026 general tax rate at 2.257 per $100 of assessed value, up from 2.171 in 2025. The 2025 effective tax rate, which adjusts for how close assessments are to market value, was 2.220.

Measure Lincoln Park
2026 general tax rate 2.257
2025 general tax rate 2.171
2025 effective tax rate 2.220
2025 average residential assessment $486,704
2025 average residential tax bill $10,566

To estimate a specific home’s bill, multiply its assessed value by the general rate and divide by 100. See how other towns compare in our Morris County property tax rates by town guide.

What Homes Cost in Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park is usually a more affordable entry point than the county as a whole. A few data points:

  • The Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 estimate of median owner-occupied home value is $443,300 (owners’ own estimates, so it trails today’s prices).
  • The state’s 2025 average residential statistics show 48 qualifying sales averaging $528,610.
  • Redfin reported a July 2026 median sale price of $514,742 for all home types, down 3.8% from a year earlier.
  • For comparison, NJ REALTORS reported a September 2026 median single-family price of $737,500 for Morris County overall.

Small towns have few sales each month, so one or two homes can swing a median. For a specific house, ask us for a comparative market analysis built from recent Lincoln Park sales on that side of town.

Tips for Buying in Lincoln Park

  • Check the flood map first. Do it before you fall for a house near the Pompton or Passaic, not after.
  • Test for radon. NJDEP rates radon potential by town. Order a test with your home inspection on any Morris County home.
  • Plan the commute around the train schedule. With peak-only weekday service, check whether the train times work for you before you count on the station.
  • Budget for the New Jersey smoke cert. The seller arranges it, but timing and fixes can affect closing. Our New Jersey smoke cert guide explains the process.

Our team has sold homes for up to $130,000 over asking, and we can put a Lincoln Park listing in front of our database of more than 50,000 buyers. When a new listing hits, we respond to inquiries within minutes.

Lincoln Park, NJ: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Park, NJ in Morris County?

Yes. Lincoln Park is a borough in the far eastern corner of Morris County, bordering Wayne in Passaic County and Fairfield in Essex County.

Does Lincoln Park, NJ have a train station?

Yes. Lincoln Park station is on NJ Transit’s Montclair-Boonton Line, with weekday peak-hour service toward Hoboken and New York and limited weekend trains.

What high school do Lincoln Park students attend?

Lincoln Park students in grades 9 through 12 attend Boonton High School under a long-standing send-receive relationship.

What are property taxes in Lincoln Park, NJ?

The 2026 general tax rate is 2.257 per $100 of assessed value. In 2025 the average residential tax bill was $10,566 on an average assessment of $486,704.

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