[24] In 2013, in the Coldwell Banker edition of “Best Places to Live in New Jersey for Booming Suburbs,” Randolph was the number one ranked town in Morris County and fourth overall in the state citing "job growth, high percentage of home ownership, good schools, access to local shopping and community safety.

[26] Established in 1968, the County College of Morris is located on more than 220 acres (89 ha) in the northern part of the township along Route 10.

[28] New Jersey's first iron mine was established in Randolph in 1713, and for hundreds of years the mines fostered the development of the township, providing the raw materials for weapons used by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

[28] During the war, the area was a supply point for George Washington's army during their winter encampment in nearby Jockey Hollow.

[31] Randolph became a vacation haven in the early part of the 20th century, known for its woods, ponds, lakes and air.

[32] Boxers Max Baer, Floyd Patterson, James J. Braddock and Rocky Marciano trained or fought at the Saltz Hotel.

[32] Randolph's township historical landmarks include the 1869 Bryant Distillery (famed for its applejack) and the 1924 Millbrook School, now rehabilitated and in use as offices.

[33] The Liberty Tree (which dated back to 1720) was also one of the town landmarks until its removal due to deterioration on August 31, 2018.

[35] One of Randolph's oldest streets, Gristmill Road, is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Black River Pond, Calais, Center Grove, Fernbrook, Ironia, Mill Brook, Mount Fern, Mount Freedom, Shongum and Youngstown.

Part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Highlands are characterized by alternating flat-topped ridges and deep-striking valleys.

[41] The 2010 United States census counted 25,734 people, 9,013 households, and 7,075 families in the township.

Other facilities include a beach house with a changing room, a refreshment stand, a picnic facilities, a playground area, a permanent docks for lap swimming, a volleyball court and a basketball court.

This park is used as a day camp during the summer months (June - August) and is divided by a local street to create east and west sections.

[55] Rosenfarb Park facilities include a half-court basketball court and a picnic area.

[55] Hidden Valley Park contains 51 acres (21 ha) of rolling hills, a pond and natural walking trails.

[55] The Township Council is the legislative body of Randolph, operating under the Council-Manager form of government within the Faulkner Act, formally known as the Optional Municipal Charter Law.

Thirteen separate advisory boards and committees assist policy formulation of the council.

[4][58][59][60][61][62] Mark Forstenhausler was selected in February 2014 to fill the vacant seat expiring in December 2014 of Tom MacArthur, who resigned from office after announcing that he was moving out of the township.

[65][66][67] For the 119th United States Congress, New Jersey's 11th congressional district is represented by Mikie Sherrill (D, Montclair).

[69] For the 2024-2025 session, the 25th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Anthony M. Bucco (R, Boonton Township) and in the General Assembly by Christian Barranco (R, Jefferson Township) and Aura K. Dunn (R, Mendham Borough).

[71] Actual day-to-day operation of departments is supervised by County Administrator Deena Leary.

[122] Rutgers University has a partnership with County College of Morris that allows students who have earned an associate degree to complete a bachelor's degree through the off-campus Rutgers courses taken at the County College of Morris campus in Randolph.

[127][128][129] NJ Transit offered local bus service on the MCM2 and MCM7 routes[130] which were eliminated due to budget constraints.

[131] Randolph has organized events, including high school sports, senior citizen gatherings, and various group activities.

Games and socials are held at the Senior Citizen Center at the Brundage Park Playhouse, which presents plays and musicals with youth and adult performers.