Rockaway Township : New jersey

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What Rockaway Township is like for active adults
Rockaway Township is located near I 80 in northern New Jersey. This rural area has many lakes.  The population of Rockaway, the town, is about 6,000. Morristown, Hackettstown, and Hopatcong are nearby.
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Where to Live & Real Estate Values
There are small towns in the area suitable for active adults. New active adult communities are coming to the area because of the availability of land and lack of traffic. Median sales price in 2010 was about $280.000.
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What is special about this retirement community
It is a beautiful rural area with many lakes and forests.  Crime is almost non-existent.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Rockaway  is in northern New Jersey. Winters are cold and summers warm.
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Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Blackwell St. Artists' Gallery, performing arts and theater, the Morris Museum and many historical sites, including Craftsman Farms, are nearby.  County College of  Morris and Drew University are nearby in Morris and Madison.
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Crime
The crime rate is very, very low.
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Medical facilities
St. Clares Hospital is in nearby Denville and Dover.
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Facts about ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP
  • State: NJ
  • Environment: Rural,
  • City Population: Less than 10,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Avg July Temperature:
  • Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
  • Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
  • Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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