Best Counties for Remote Workers in New Jersey 2026
21 counties ranked by cost of living, income, safety, and disaster resilience.
Top 5 Remote Work Counties in New Jersey
All 21 Remote-Work-Ranked Counties in New Jersey
| Rank | County | Persona Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County, NJ | 56 | 53.4 |
| 2 | Hunterdon County, NJ | 55 | 55.3 |
| 3 | Warren County, NJ | 49 | 48.8 |
| 4 | Morris County, NJ | 49 | 52 |
| 5 | Somerset County, NJ | 49 | 51.4 |
| 6 | Ocean County, NJ | 44 | 47.4 |
| 7 | Bergen County, NJ | 43 | 48 |
| 8 | Burlington County, NJ | 43 | 46.6 |
| 9 | Salem County, NJ | 42 | 42.1 |
| 10 | Monmouth County, NJ | 42 | 46 |
| 11 | Gloucester County, NJ | 40 | 41.7 |
| 12 | Middlesex County, NJ | 40 | 41.9 |
| 13 | Union County, NJ | 36 | 35.3 |
| 14 | Mercer County, NJ | 36 | 35 |
| 15 | Cape May County, NJ | 35 | 38.9 |
| 16 | Hudson County, NJ | 35 | 33.6 |
| 17 | Camden County, NJ | 33 | 32.1 |
| 18 | Passaic County, NJ | 33 | 28.9 |
| 19 | Essex County, NJ | 32 | 33.3 |
| 20 | Atlantic County, NJ | 30 | 31.8 |
| 21 | Cumberland County, NJ | 25 | 25.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best county for remote workers in New Jersey?
Based on our analysis of cost of living, income, safety, and disaster risk, Sussex County ranks as the top remote work county in New Jersey with a remote worker score of 56.
How many counties in New Jersey are ranked for remote workers?
We rank 21 counties in New Jersey for remote work suitability, scoring each on cost of living (30%), income (30%), safety (25%), and disaster risk (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.