Town rankings in New Jersey

How New Jersey’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

S Cost of livingMost affordable towns in New Jersey

1. Salem 0.8 yrs
2. Camden 1.1 yrs
3. Woodlynne 1.4 yrs

M SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in New Jersey

1. Millburn +38.6 pts
2. Mendham +35.1 pts
3. Upper Saddle River +33.7 pts

Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in New Jersey

1. Alloway $749/mo
2. White $907/mo
3. Wildwood Crest $957/mo

C Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in New Jersey

1. Camden $2,302/yr
2. Commercial $3,354/yr
3. Manchester $3,617/yr

M IncomeHighest-income towns in New Jersey

1. Millburn $250K
2. Upper Saddle River $250K
3. Glen Ridge $250K

M PeopleMost educated towns in New Jersey

1. Millburn 90%
2. Fair Haven 86.8%
3. Mountain Lakes 85.9%

L PeopleYoungest towns in New Jersey

1. Lakewood 18.1
2. New Brunswick 24.8
3. Penns Grove 25.1

PeopleOldest towns in New Jersey

1. North Wildwood 65.6
2. Manchester 64.2
3. Wildwood Crest 63.7

Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in New Jersey

1. New Hanover 13.2 min
2. Cape May 18 min
3. Lower 19.2 min

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