Boonton is a town in Morris County, New Jersey, set on the Rockaway River in the northern part of the state. With a population of just under 9,000, it is a compact, established community whose geography is defined by the river that drops through a rocky gorge at its center. The cascading Rockaway River and Grace Lord Park, a hillside park overlooking the falls, form the town's scenic and recreational heart, while Boonton's historic district climbs the hillside above the river's east bank. Boonton's history is tied to industry and transportation. The river's power once supported iron works and manufacturing, and the town grew into a working community with a dense, walkable core of older homes and commercial buildings. That heritage remains visible in its historic district and in the architecture of its downtown, which continues to function as a neighborhood-scale shopping and dining district rather than a museum piece. The layering of riverside industry, rail-era housing and a true Main Street gives Boonton a character that is harder to find in newer suburban towns. Today Boonton functions as both a small town in its own right and a commuter community. NJ Transit's Montclair-Boonton Line serves the town with direct rail access toward New York City, and the surrounding Morris County road network connects residents to regional employment centers. Public school students attend Boonton Public Schools. Residents value the town's walkability, its riverfront parks and its balance of historic character with practical access to the wider region. For buyers seeking a true small town with a rail link, Boonton offers a distinctive Morris County setting.