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Best Counties for Retirement in New Jersey 2026

21 counties ranked by health care, safety, tax burden, and affordability.

Top 5 Retirement 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 Retirement-Ranked Counties in New Jersey

RankCountyPersona ScoreOverall Score
1Hunterdon County, NJ6155.3
2Sussex County, NJ5853.4
3Morris County, NJ5652
4Somerset County, NJ5551.4
5Warren County, NJ5048.8
6Bergen County, NJ4948
7Ocean County, NJ4947.4
8Burlington County, NJ4746.6
9Monmouth County, NJ4646
10Middlesex County, NJ4141.9
11Gloucester County, NJ3941.7
12Salem County, NJ3842.1
13Cape May County, NJ3438.9
14Mercer County, NJ3435
15Hudson County, NJ3233.6
16Union County, NJ3135.3
17Essex County, NJ3133.3
18Camden County, NJ2732.1
19Atlantic County, NJ2531.8
20Passaic County, NJ2328.9
21Cumberland County, NJ1825.3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in New Jersey?

Based on our analysis of health care access, safety, property taxes, and cost of living, Hunterdon County ranks as the top retirement county in New Jersey with a retirement score of 61.

How many counties in New Jersey are ranked for retirement?

We rank 21 counties in New Jersey for retirement suitability, scoring each on health care access (35%), safety (30%), property tax (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.