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Randolph, New Jersey

Introduction to Randolph, New Jersey

Randolph, New Jersey is 7 miles W of Parsippany, New Jersey and 22 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Morris County. The town is part of the Newark metro area. The population of Randolph is 24,847.

Randolph History

Randolph was named after one of its residents, Hartshorne Fitz-Randolph. In 1753 he purchased 1,000 acres of land in the Mine Hill area which later became the township of Randolph. It was incorporated on January 1, 1806. Prior to its incorporation, Randolph was a part of the Mendham Township. The area was once inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans and the Quakers.

Randolph and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of Old Randolph
  • Morristown National Historical Park
  • Hopatcong State Park
  • Liberty Tree
  • Waterloo Village
  • Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Things To Do In Randolph

Randolph offers a number of parks and playgrounds for both its residents and visitors. You can visit the museum and the other historical sites in and around the town. In addition, Randolph includes tennis courts, baseball fields, hiking trails and a skate park.

Randolph Transportation

International flights are available from Newark International Airport.

Randolph Higher Education

County College of Morris, College of Saint Elizabeth, Drew University and Assumption College for Sisters provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRandolph Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRandolph Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRandolph People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRandolph Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRandolph College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRandolph Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Randolph Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Randolph Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Randolph, NJ

Comparing Randolph 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
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population53
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents24
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime109

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