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Best Counties for Families in New Jersey 2026

21 counties ranked with the Family lens of the County Fit Score.

Top 5 Family Counties in New Jersey

1Hunterdon County
70.1
baseline 55.3
2Sussex County
67.9
baseline 53.5
3Morris County
65.5
baseline 52
4Somerset County
64.1
baseline 51.4
5Warren County
60.5
baseline 48.8

All 21 Family-Ranked Counties in New Jersey

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Hunterdon County, NJ70.155.3+14.8
2Sussex County, NJ67.953.5+14.4
3Morris County, NJ65.552+13.5
4Somerset County, NJ64.151.4+12.7
5Warren County, NJ60.548.8+11.7
6Bergen County, NJ59.848+11.8
7Burlington County, NJ58.846.6+12.2
8Ocean County, NJ58.547.4+11.1
9Monmouth County, NJ57.746+11.7
10Salem County, NJ5542.1+12.9
11Middlesex County, NJ52.741.9+10.8
12Gloucester County, NJ51.941.7+10.2
13Cape May County, NJ45.938.9+7
14Union County, NJ43.335.3+8
15Mercer County, NJ43.235+8.2
16Essex County, NJ41.433.3+8.1
17Hudson County, NJ40.533.6+6.9
18Atlantic County, NJ4031.9+8.1
19Camden County, NJ4032.1+7.9
20Passaic County, NJ36.928.9+8
21Cumberland County, NJ32.125.4+6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in New Jersey?

Based on the Family lens, Hunterdon County ranks as the top family county in New Jersey with a County Fit Score of 70.1. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in New Jersey are ranked for families?

We rank 21 counties in New Jersey with the Family lens, using independent importance values for schools, safety, affordability, health, income, taxes, and disaster risk.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.