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Morristown, New Jersey

Introduction to Morristown, New Jersey

Morristown, New Jersey, in Morris county, is 5 miles SW of Parsippany, New Jersey and 16 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Newark metropolitan area. Morristown has a population of 18,544.

Morristown History

The first European settlers arrived in this area in the early years of the 17th century. At that time a substantial trade involving furs existed between the natives of the region and the Europeans. The English captured this area in 1664 and Sir George Carteret took control of it. According to historical records, the first permanent settlement of Europeans began in 1715 with the founding of a village called New Hanover. The area was incorporated as Morristown in April 1865.

Morristown and nearby Attractions

  • Morristown National Historical Park
  • Loyola Retreat House (Footes Mansion)
  • Frelinghuysen Arboretum
  • Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
  • Speedwell Ironworks
  • Washington's Headquarters

Things To Do In Morristown

Morristown has been called the military capital of the American Revolution. The residents of the town have preserved their glorious history very well and the area is home to many places of historical significance.

Morristown Transportation

Newark International Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Morristown Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Drew University, County College of Morris, Seton Hall University and Union County College.

High Points

Morristown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMorristown Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMorristown Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMorristown Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Morristown Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Morristown College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Morristown Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Morristown, NJ

Comparing Morristown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old23
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income85
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times49
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime21

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Historic Morristown

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Washington's headquarters i.e. Ford Mansion (Morristown) c1901.

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Washington's headquarters i.e. Ford Mansion (Morristown) c1901.

Washington's room (Washington's headquarters Ford Mansion, Morristown) c1901.

The Office (Washington's headquarters i.e. Ford Mansion, Morristown) c1901.

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