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Netcong, NJ

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Population
3,924
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
873 ft
Median Home Value
$346,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$83,958
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Netcong

Netcong is a small, quiet borough situated along the shores of Lake Musconetcong in western Morris County. Home to around 3,400 residents, it offers a relaxed small-town feel surrounded by water views and scenic Highlands greenery. The neighborhood is compact and walkable, making it an appealing spot for anyone seeking Morris County living with easy access to boating, fishing, and lakeside parks.

2019 05 15 14 21 02 View west along Interstate 80 and north along U.S. Route 206 just northwest of Exit 26 in Netcong, Morris County, New Jersey

For families, local students attend Netcong Elementary from pre-K through eighth grade before moving on to Lenape Valley Regional High School. Commuters benefit from convenient transit options, with an NJ Transit station right off Main Street running trains on the Morristown and Montclair-Boonton lines. Drivers have immediate access to Interstate 80 and Route 46, while Main Street itself is lined with classic diners, local businesses, and everyday conveniences.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+98.8rating

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