Boonton, NJ Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Caroline Alvarez Feb 19, 2026

What Boonton does better than anywhere else

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2023. Household incomes average around $100,417 in Boonton. It's a a small town city with about 8,803 people. You can expect to pay around $1,761 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Nathan Ramirez Oct 6, 2025

How are the schools in Boonton?

I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $475,300 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Caroline Alvarez Jul 20, 2025

Things that make Boonton unique

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid.

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Jackson Perez Mar 18, 2025

Why I chose Boonton over bigger cities

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,761 for rent here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $100,417 in Boonton. Property taxes are high ...

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