The third largest county by total area of New Jersey's 21 counties according to US Census Data, Atlantic County is a very diverse part of The Garden State.

From historic Hammonton to the world-famous Atlantic City, there is something for everyone in Atlantic County.  With six Public Schools ranked in the Top 30 Percent of New Jersey Schools and proximity to major highways, Atlantic County would be a good choice for families to live in.

The website Niche has compiled data to rank every town in every county in New Jersey. Their overall grade for each community is based on a composite of the following grades:

-Public Schools
-Crime and Safety
-Housing
-Nightlife
-Good for Families
-Jobs
-Weather
-Cost of Living
-Health and Fitness
-Outdoor Activities
-Commute

What Are The Highest Rated Towns To Live In Atlantic County

Linwood, New Jersey
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1. Linwood
Receiving an overall A Grade, Linwood gets positive scores for Public Schools (A), Outdoor Activities (A-), Crime and Safety (A-), plus Good For Families (A+). Linwood received low grades for Cost of Living (C+) and Jobs (B-). Linwood is ranked as the fifth Best Place To Retire In New Jersey.

Northfield, New Jersey
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2. Northfield
Receiving an overall A Grade, Northfield gets positive scores for Health and Fitness (A), Public Schools (A), Good For Families (A), and Outdoor Activities (A-). Northfield received low grades for Cost of Living (C+) and Jobs (C+).

Margate, New Jersey
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3. Margate City
Receiving an overall A- Grade, Margate gets positive scores for Nightlife (A), Public Schools (A-), Good For Families (A-), and Health plus Fitness (A-). Margate received low grades for Cost of Living (C+), Housing (C+), and Jobs (C+). Margate is ranked the 8th Best Place to Retire in New Jersey.

Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
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4. Egg Harbor Township
Receiving an overall B+ Grade, EHT gets positive scores for Outdoor Activities (A-), Good for Families (A-), Public Schools (A-), and Nightlife (B+). Egg Harbor Township received low grades for Jobs (C), Cost of Living (C+), plus Crime and Safety (C+).

Pomona, New Jersey
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5. Pomona
Receiving an overall B+ Grade, Pomona gets positive scores in Good for Families (A-), Public Schools (B+), and Outdoor Activities (B+). Pomona received low grades for Jobs (B-) and Commute (B-). Pomona lands on the list of the Top 25 Places with the Lowest Cost of Living in New Jersey.

Ventnor, New Jersey
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6. Ventnor City
Receiving an overall B+ Grade, Ventnor gets positive scores for Nightlife (A), Outdoor Activities (A-), Commute (A-), Good for Families (B+), and Public Schools (B+). Ventnor received low grades for Jobs (C-), Cost of Living (C), and Housing (C).

Brigantine, New Jersey
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7. Brigantine
Receiving an overall B+ Grade, Brigantine gets positive scores for Outdoor Activities (A-), Nightlife (A-), and Good for Families (B+). Brigantine received low grades for Cost of Living (C), Housing (C+), and Jobs (C+).

Somers Point, New Jersey
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8. Somers Point
Receiving an overall B Grade, Somers Point gets positive scores for Nightlife (A), Outdoor Activities (A-), Public Schools (A-), and Good for Families (B+). Somers Point received low grades for Jobs (C-), Housing (C), and Cost of Living (C+).

Buena, New Jersey
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9. Buena
Receiving an overall B Grade, Buena gets positive scores for Outdoor Activities (A-), Nightlife (B+), plus Good for Families (B). Buena received low grades for Jobs (C), Public Schools (C+), and Housing (C+).

Mays Landing, New Jersey
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10. Mays Landing
Receiving an overall B Grade, Mays Landing gets positive scores for Outdoor Activities (A-) along with Good for Families (B). Mays Landing received low grades for Jobs (D+), Commute (C), and Public Schools (C+).

If you live in or are visiting Atlantic County and craving a great Burger, here is a list of great local businesses you should check out.  Some of my favorite burgers in Atlantic County made this list:

15 of Atlantic County NJ's Best Burger Places

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