The quaint township of Denville is located in Morris County, which is situated in north central New Jersey. While many people are attracted to the prime location of Denville, others are infatuated with the stunning nature, where residents can spend time in the fresh air. Morris County is considered to be one of the fastest growing counties in the New Jersey, New York and Connecticut metropolitan area, and it is located just about 30 miles northwest of New York City. Listed as CNN Money Magazine's top places to live, now is the time to snatch up Denville apartments for rent before others find out this ideal East Coast spot. Roughly 16,000 people call Denville home.
The first settlers of Morris County arrived in the area in 1700, and it played a vital role in the Revolutionary War. Because of its strategic location, it was known as a military capital of the war, and much of this history is still alive in Morristown National Historical Park.
Because of the close proximity to this bustling metropolis, many people love the quiet suburb locale of Denville and travel downtown for work. However, some of the top employers of Morris County include Novartis, Atlantic Health, AT&T, Avis Budget Group, Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital and Johnson & Johnson. Students living in Denville apartments are also close to three universities, a two-year college and a county vocational technical school.
From stunning historical buildings and monuments to world class attractions, Denville has a little something to offer everyone. Spanning nine miles, Hopatcong State Park is one of the most popular spots for fishing, boating and swimming during the summer months. The Hacklebarney State Park is another prime outdoor attraction, as it boasts more than five miles of hiking trails, hunting, picnic, playgrounds and fishing opportunities.
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