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Denville, NJ

Denville Township is a township in Morris County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is a commuter town of New York City in the New York metropolitan area, located 35 miles (56 km) west of Manhattan. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 17,107, an increase of 472 (+2.8%) from the 2010 census count of 16,635, which in turn reflected an increase of 811 (+5.1%) from the 15,824 counted in the 2000 census.

Located at the center of the county, Denville's access to major transportation routes has made it known as the Hub of Morris County. The township's location in Morris County has contributed to the growth of its "eclectic downtown", along with four membership lake communities developed a century ago as summer colonies.

NJ Transit rail service is available at the Denville station, a large three-platform station serving both the Morristown and the Montclair-Boonton train lines, with service to Hoboken Terminal or Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan via Midtown Direct.

Denville was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 14, 1913, from portions of Rockaway Township.

The township had a total area of 12.74 square miles (32.99 km2), including 11.99 square miles (31.06 km2) of land and 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2) of water (5.86%).

Unincorporated communities, localities, and place names located partially or completely within the township include Cedar Lake, Cooks Pond, Cooper Lake, Franklin, Indian Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Estling, Lake Openaka, Openaka Lake, Rock Ridge, Snake Hill, Union Hill.

Denville is home to JFK Medical Center, ensuring that residents have access to quality medical services close to home. There are health and wellness centers as well. Life Time Athletic offers a wide range of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, spa services, and amenities like pools and sports courts. Club Metro USA provides fitness equipment, group classes, personal training, and spa services including massages and facials.  Massage Envy Spa focuses on massage therapy and skin care services, offering various massage techniques and facial treatments. Spa Rejuv offers Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, reflexology, and other relaxation therapies. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa provides massages, facials, and other relaxation treatments.

Top sites in Denville, NJ are Stickley Museum, Frelinghuysen Arboretum, and Mount Tabor Historical Society.

Population: 17,148 (2023). ZIP code: 07834. Area Code: 973. Elevation: 571 feet (174 m). Area: 12.61 square miles (32.65 km²).

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What is the history of Denville, NJ?

Lenape Native Americans were known to travel the Minisink Trail for centuries before Europeans arrived in New Jersey. Part of that trail cut across what is now southern Denville, roughly following the course of Route 10 and Mount Pleasant Turnpike. Some research has indicated that there was a Lenape campsite along the trail in Denville, on or near the Ayres / Knuth Farm Historic Site along Route 10. 

What are the demographics of Denville, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 16,635 people, 6,432 households, and 4,509 families in the township. The population density was 1,401.8 per square mile (541.2/km2). There were 6,734 housing units at an average density of 567.4 per square mile (219.1/km2). The racial makeup was 89.49% (14,887) White, 1.42% (236) Black or African American, 0.12% (20) Native American, 6.52% (1,084) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.78% (129) from other races, and 1.67% (278) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.31% (883) of the population.

Is it ideal to retire in Denville, NJ?

Homebuyers choose Denville for many reasons: its family-friendly nature, hometown feel, and proximity to New York City. If downtown is the nerve center, the lakes and lake communities are the bastions of Denville. Denville's four membership lake communities lay claim to about a third of the city’s homes. The boating rules, water access, and amenities of these lake communities differ. What’s constant is the unique setup: lakefront residents enjoy the isolation of lake life and are a short drive from downtown.

Sources

Township of Denville

Wikipedia

Jenniferpickett

JFK Medical Center

Life Time Athletic

Club Metro USA

Massage Envy Spa

Spa Rejuv

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Stickley Museum

Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Mount Tabor Historical Society

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