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Wharton

Wharton grew around 19th-century iron mining and retains a small-town feel. The borough offers affordable housing ranging from older homes to modest new builds. Hugh Force Park and other local green spaces provide recreation. Its location near Routes 15, 46, and I-80 keeps regional travel straightforward. Community events and programs maintain local pride. Residents benefit from proximity to Dover and Rockaway for expanded amenities.

Schools

Wharton Borough School District educates K–8 at Marie V. Duffy and MacKinnon Schools, with high school students attending Morris Hills (GreatSchools).

Commute to NYC

Dover Station on the M&E Line offers trains to New York in about 65 to 80 minutes and to Newark in roughly 45 to 60 minutes, while Lakeland buses via Route 80 reach Port Authority in around 65 to 80 minutes.