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Best Counties for Families in New Jersey 2026

21 counties ranked by schools, safety, income, and affordability.

Top 5 Family Counties in New Jersey

1Hunterdon County
55.3
2Sussex County
53.4
3Morris County
52
4Somerset County
51.4
5Warren County
48.8

All 21 Family-Ranked Counties in New Jersey

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Hunterdon County, NJ7955.3
2Sussex County, NJ7753.4
3Morris County, NJ7452
4Somerset County, NJ7251.4
5Warren County, NJ6848.8
6Bergen County, NJ6848
7Ocean County, NJ6747.4
8Burlington County, NJ6646.6
9Monmouth County, NJ6546
10Salem County, NJ6342.1
11Middlesex County, NJ6041.9
12Gloucester County, NJ5841.7
13Cape May County, NJ5138.9
14Union County, NJ5135.3
15Mercer County, NJ4935
16Essex County, NJ4833.3
17Hudson County, NJ4733.6
18Camden County, NJ4632.1
19Atlantic County, NJ4631.8
20Passaic County, NJ4528.9
21Cumberland County, NJ3725.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for families in New Jersey?

Based on our analysis of school quality, safety, income, and cost of living, Hunterdon County ranks as the top family county in New Jersey with a family score of 79.

How many counties in New Jersey are ranked for families?

We rank 21 counties in New Jersey for family suitability, scoring each on school quality (35%), safety (30%), income (20%), and cost of living (15%).

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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.