Victory Gardens, NJ

(Morris County)

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The Borough of Victory Gardens, tucked into the northwest corner of the state in Morris County, began as a 99 acre tract that was set aside in 1941 as a residential center for defense workers at Picatiinny Arsenal, Hercules Powder, and Cameron Machine Company.

In 1942, the Federal Housing Authority built 300 one story houses to provide living quarters for people involved in the war effort. Incorporated in 1952, today those 300 houses have been joined by Brook Run, Victory Hills apartments, and the Victory Highlands condominium on the original 99 acre tract.

Vital Statistics
Victory Gardens, NJ has a population of 1,546 people as of the 2000 census. The Borough is located in New Jersey's Morris County about 19.6 miles from Paterson and 21.7 miles from Newark, and 44.6 miles to New York City.

The Borough's population grew through the 1990's by 18%. It has been determined in recent years that Victory Gardens' population has been declining at less that 1% per year.

Other interesting facts about Victory Gardens include the Household Average Size is 2.74 people, the Median income is $44,375
Income is $44,375, and the median home value as of the last assessment was $118,200.

Schools
Victory Gardens has no public schools within the Borough. Students are bussed to the neighboring town of Dover, New Jersey.

Shopping
For current shopping needs, Randolph Township residents enjoy the convenience of popular stores on the newly paved and reengineered Route 10, including Kmart and Pathmark, and the soon-to-open Staples and Super A&P. Sears, Macy's, JC Penney and Lord & Taylor are found at the nearby Rockaway Townsquare Mall, and the Roxbury and Ledgewood malls provide The Home Depot, Wal-Mart, The Wiz, Lines 'N' Things, ShopRite and more. Only minutes away is the downtown Morristown shopping district with over 200 shops, services and restaurants.

Municipal Offices:
337 South Salem St
(973) 366-5312