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Best Counties for Retirement in New Jersey 2026

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

Top 5 Retirement Counties in New Jersey

1Hunterdon County
49.1
baseline 55.3
2Sussex County
47.4
baseline 53.5
3Somerset County
46.1
baseline 51.4
4Morris County
45.7
baseline 52
5Warren County
44
baseline 48.8

All 21 Retirement-Ranked Counties in New Jersey

RankCountyCounty Fit Scorebaseline CountyScoreDelta
1Hunterdon County, NJ49.155.3-6.2
2Sussex County, NJ47.453.5-6.1
3Somerset County, NJ46.151.4-5.3
4Morris County, NJ45.752-6.3
5Warren County, NJ4448.8-4.8
6Bergen County, NJ41.648-6.4
7Ocean County, NJ41.647.4-5.8
8Burlington County, NJ40.246.6-6.4
9Monmouth County, NJ39.646-6.4
10Gloucester County, NJ36.741.7-5
11Middlesex County, NJ36.141.9-5.8
12Cape May County, NJ33.838.9-5.1
13Salem County, NJ33.542.1-8.6
14Mercer County, NJ3135-4
15Union County, NJ30.735.3-4.6
16Hudson County, NJ30.433.6-3.2
17Essex County, NJ28.433.3-4.9
18Camden County, NJ26.932.1-5.2
19Atlantic County, NJ25.931.9-6
20Passaic County, NJ23.128.9-5.8
21Cumberland County, NJ19.825.4-5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best county for retirement in New Jersey?

Based on the Retiree lens, Hunterdon County ranks as the top retirement county in New Jersey with a County Fit Score of 49.1. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.

How many counties in New Jersey are ranked for retirement?

We rank 21 counties in New Jersey with the Retiree lens, using independent importance values for health, safety, taxes, cost, disaster risk, water, and weather.

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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.