Florham Park, NJ

Florham Park is an affluent suburban town located in Morris County, New Jersey. With excellent schools, low crime rates, and easy access to major highways and public transit, it offers residents an outstanding quality of life.

Population

Florham Park had a population of 12,585 at the 2020 census. The community is predominantly white, with sizable Asian and Hispanic populations as well.

Florham Park has seen steady population growth for decades. As its reputation as an attractive suburban community spreads, more families are choosing to call it home.

History

Florham Park has a long history dating back to the 1700s. It was once called Columbia. The current name comes from the Florence Vanderbilt and Hamilton Twombly estates that once occupied much of the area.

Development accelerated in the 1950s and 60s as the population expanded rapidly. Today Florham Park is fully built out but retains its historic charm.

Quality of Life

Excellent schools, beautiful parks, and a vibrant downtown make Florham Park an exceptionally desirable place to live. The schools rank among the top in the state. Brooklake Country Club offers world-class golf.

The downtown invites strolling with its quaint shops and restaurants. With its small-town feel, Florham Park provides an outstanding quality of life.

Healthcare

Residents have access to top-tier healthcare services. Morristown Medical Center, a regional teaching hospital, is minutes away.

Specialists in every field are readily available for consultation. Public health metrics like life expectancy and disease rates exceed state and national averages.

Safety

Florham Park enjoys extremely low crime rates, with violent and property crime stats well below state and national averages.

The police department provides effective, community-based protection through patrol units, a K9 unit, bicycle squad and more. Residents consider safety a key benefit of living in Florham Park.

Transportation

Florham Park offers transportation convenience. It is served by Route 24.

Public transit access via NJ Transit trains and buses enables easy commuting. Within town, road infrastructure readily accommodates local traffic. And the compact downtown area is walkable for residents.

Shopping and Dining

The downtown district along Ridgedale Avenue offers a lively array of boutique shops, restaurants, cafes and services. The area bustles with community activity.

Education

The Florham Park School District serves pre-K through eighth grade at Briarwood and Brooklake elementary schools and Ridgedale Middle School; high school students attend Hanover Park High School in East Hanover. Student test scores and graduation rates exceed state averages.

The district offers comprehensive programs in academics, arts, athletics and technology. Private school options include Holy Family School, and part of Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Florham Campus is in the borough.

Points of Interest

• Florham Park is home to the New York Jets professional football team headquarters and training facility.