These are the best NJ counties for raising a family
The southern half of New Jersey doesn't get much credit in an updated list of the best counties for raising a family.
Niche, a ranking and review website, used U.S. Census data and other sources to craft its 2024 list.
The No. 1 county in New Jersey also ranks among the top 20 counties for families nationwide.
Niche analyzed counties across several measures, with the most weight given to safety, public schools, and the share of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher. Also, part of each county's score was influenced by reviews from people who live or lived there.
Below is a rundown of the top 10 counties for families in New Jersey, according to Niche. They were the only 10 in the state to receive an overall Niche grade of "A-" or better.
Cumberland and Salem counties were unranked due to low scores.
No. 10 Hudson County
No. 9 Union County
No. 8 Burlington County
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No. 7 Hunterdon County
No. 6 Monmouth County
No. 5 Mercer County
No. 4 Morris County
No. 3 Bergen County
No. 2 Middlesex County
No. 1 Somerset County
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