Wantage is a rural township in the far northwestern corner of Sussex County, New Jersey, in the region known as the Skylands. Named for Wantage in England, the township of about 10,800 people is defined by open farmland, wooded hills, and the long ridge of the Kittatinny Mountains that forms its western boundary. It is among the most rural municipalities in the state's northern tier. Wantage's geography is its signature. The township borders High Point State Park, home to High Point — at 1,803 feet, the highest elevation in New Jersey — and the Appalachian Trail crosses the ridge nearby. The monument at High Point, visible for miles, is a regional landmark, and the park's forests, lakes, and overlooks draw hikers, campers, and sightseers from across the region. This mountain-and-valley setting gives Wantage a distinctly more open, natural character than the densely developed counties to the east. The township is largely residential and agricultural, with a population spread across a large area of farms, single-family homes, and country roads. Residents own most of the homes, and the lifestyle is quiet and self-reliant, oriented toward local schools, small businesses, and the outdoors. Commuters reach employment centers in New Jersey and nearby New York and Pennsylvania by a network of state and county roads. Public education is provided through the township's elementary school and High Point Regional High School, which is located within Wantage and serves several surrounding municipalities. For those seeking rural space, mountain access, and a slower pace within reach of the wider region, Wantage offers a distinctive northern New Jersey setting.