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2021-07-06 10 19 56 View north along Interstate 287 from the overpass for Cedar Knolls Road in Hanover Township, Morris County, New Jersey
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Cedar Knolls, New Jersey

Cedar Knolls is a community of 4,882 people in Morris County, New Jersey.

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Population4,882 ACS 2024
Elevation364 ft 111 m
Land area2.1 sq mi
ZIP code07927
Nearest airportMorristown Municipal Airport (MMU) 2 mi

Why visit Cedar Knolls

Townapedia lists 39 museums and landmarks, 27 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Mayo Performing Arts Center, Horse Hill, Morris Museum and Acorn Hall.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 21°F.

About Cedar Knolls

Cedar Knolls is an unincorporated community located within Hanover Township in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of Hanover Township along with Whippany.

From the Wikipedia article Cedar Knolls, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do3

Mayo Performing Arts Center

Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi

Theater and former movie theater in Morristown, New Jersey, United States

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Horse Hill

Scenic view

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Bickford Theater

Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi

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Museums and landmarks39

Morris Museum

Museum · 1.6 mi

Morristown, New Jersey established in 1943

6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown

Tu-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00

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Acorn Hall

Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi

Historic house in Morristown, New Jersey

68 Morris Avenue

Tu-Th 11:00-16:00; Su 13:00-16:00; Mo, Fr off

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Morristown-Beard School

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi

Private school in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

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Alnwick Hall

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi

United States historic place

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Bowers-Livingston-Osborn House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi

Historic house in Morris County, New Jersey

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Craftsman Farms

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi

Historic house in New Jersey, United States

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Cutler Homestead

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi

Historic house in Morristown, New Jersey

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Dr. Jabez Campfield House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi

Historic house in New Jersey, United States

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Dr. Lewis Condict House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi

Historic house in Morristown, New Jersey

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Fosterfields

Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi

Historic farm in Morris Township, New Jersey

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Glanville Blacksmith Shop

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi

Historic building in Morristown, New Jersey

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Lindenwold

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi

Historic building in Morristown, New Jersey

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Parks, trails and playgrounds27

Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Hiking and trails · 1.2 mi

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Malaparids Park

Park · 0.9 mi

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Morris Plains Community Park

Park · 1.1 mi

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Speedwell Park

Park · 1.4 mi

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Washington's Headquarters

Park · 1.6 mi

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Albert J. Davis Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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Alfred Vail Playground

Playground · 1.3 mi

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Beatrice R Tucker Field

Park · 1.1 mi

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Central Park

Park · 0.8 mi

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Central Park Ice Rink

Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi

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Restaurants and cafes27

Arthur's Tavern

Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi

700 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains

Mo-Sa 15:00-21:00; Su 14:00-21:00

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Carmel Haifa

Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.4 mi

682 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains

Mo-Sa 11:00-15:00,16:00-19:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi

1739 State Route 10, Parsippany

Mo-Su 05:00-21:00

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Tony's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi

668 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains

Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:30

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi

178 Hanover Avenue, Cedar Knolls

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Time For A Bagel

Bakery · 1.4 mi

680 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains

Mo-Su 06:00-14:00

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Scoop Station

Ice cream · 1.4 mi

674 Speedwell Avenue, Morris Plains

Mo-Th 13:00-21:30; Fr 13:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30

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IHOP

Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.8 mi

102 Hanover Avenue, Cedar Knolls

Mo-Su 07:00-22:00

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Mintea

Restaurant · Sushi · 0.4 mi

99 Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls

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Ridgedale Lunch

Restaurant · Burger, Omelette, Sandwich · 1.5 mi

66 Ridgedale Avenue, Morristown

Mo-Sa 06:00-14:00

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The Capital Grille

Restaurant · 1.4 mi

10 Dryden Way, Parsippany

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Mangiamo's Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.8 mi

Mo-Su 09:00-22:00

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Where to stay6

Churches and places of worship12

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Shopping14

Gas and EV charging10

Schools, colleges and libraries49

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Healthcare2

Map of Cedar Knolls

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 3.7 in of rainFebruary: 2.8 in of rainMarch: 4.2 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 4.0 in of rainJune: 4.9 in of rainJuly: 4.7 in of rainAugust: 3.7 in of rainSeptember: 4.7 in of rainOctober: 4.5 in of rainNovember: 4.1 in of rainDecember: 4.4 in of rainJanuary: 38°FFebruary: 40°FMarch: 48°FApril: 61°FMay: 71°FJune: 81°FJuly: 85°FAugust: 84°FSeptember: 76°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 53°FDecember: 42°FJanuary: 21°FFebruary: 22°FMarch: 29°FApril: 39°FMay: 49°FJune: 59°FJuly: 64°FAugust: 62°FSeptember: 54°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 33°FDecember: 26°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan38°F21°F3.7 in
Feb40°F22°F2.8 in
Mar48°F29°F4.2 in
Apr61°F39°F3.6 in
May71°F49°F4.0 in
Jun81°F59°F4.9 in
Jul85°F64°F4.7 in
Aug84°F62°F3.7 in
Sep76°F54°F4.7 in
Oct64°F42°F4.5 in
Nov53°F33°F4.1 in
Dec42°F26°F4.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Boonton 1 Se Hcn (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$170,400median household income
$646,700median home value
$2,849median monthly rent
42.0median age
54.9%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%of homes are owner-occupied
20.8 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1819%18 to 3419%35 to 6439%65 and over22%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Morris County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2021-04-28: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
  • 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Morristown Municipal Airport (MMU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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