Hanover Township · Housing Guide
Real Estate
Hanover combines established Whippany and Cedar Knolls neighborhoods, high owner occupancy, newer inclusionary housing obligations and active planning along Ridgedale Avenue and Route 10.
79.0%owner-occupied rate, 2020–2024
$629,600median owner value, 2020–2024
$2,813median gross rent, 2020–2024
5,835households, 2020–2024
Housing Areas
WhippanyEstablished single-family neighborhoods near schools, parks, Route 10 and local services.
Cedar KnollsResidential areas near Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover Avenue, shopping and healthcare.
Malapardis / Mountain AvenueResidential neighborhoods near parks and Township open space.
Route 10 / Ridgedale Planning AreasCommercial and mixed-use planning can affect nearby land use, traffic and future housing.
2026 Housing & Redevelopment
Hanover's current housing framework includes the adopted Housing Element & Fair Share Plan, a February 2026 amended housing plan, an AH-3 affordable-housing overlay district and a 2026 redevelopment plan for 41 Ridgedale Avenue in Cedar Knolls.
Status matters: zoning and redevelopment plans do not mean every concept is built. Verify current Planning Board approvals, affordable-housing administration and project status for the exact parcel.
Buyer & Renter Due Diligence
Flood & DrainageReview parcel-specific exposure near the Whippany River, streams, ponds and stormwater systems.
Airport ProximityMorristown Municipal Airport can affect noise and flight-path considerations in parts of the Township.
Commercial AdjacencyRoute 10, office campuses and industrial uses can affect traffic, light and nearby land-use expectations.
Legal UseVerify permits, certificates, additions and legal unit count.
Affordable RestrictionsDeed restrictions and eligibility rules can apply to designated units.
School AssignmentElementary/middle schools are Township-run; Whippany Park is part of the regional high-school district.
Property-specific decisions: use licensed real-estate, legal, engineering, environmental, insurance and tax professionals for a particular property.
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