Best counties to live in New Jersey

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Best counties to live in New Jersey

What makes a particular county the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in New Jersey using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks counties by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.

Many counties on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your county made the list.

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#15. Atlantic County

- Population: 266,105
- Median home value: $217,900 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,120 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $62,110

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#14. Cape May County

- Population: 93,086
- Median home value: $300,500 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,169 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $67,074

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#13. Sussex County

- Population: 141,483
- Median home value: $267,500 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,314 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $94,520

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#12. Gloucester County

- Population: 291,165
- Median home value: $219,700 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,225 (20% rent)
- Median household income: $87,283

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#11. Camden County

- Population: 506,738
- Median home value: $197,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,079 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $70,451

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#10. Hudson County

- Population: 670,046
- Median home value: $378,000 (32% own)
- Median rent: $1,391 (68% rent)
- Median household income: $71,189

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#9. Union County

- Population: 554,033
- Median home value: $367,200 (59% own)
- Median rent: $1,290 (41% rent)
- Median household income: $80,198

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#8. Burlington County

- Population: 445,702
- Median home value: $251,200 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,346 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $87,416

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#7. Monmouth County

- Population: 621,659
- Median home value: $421,900 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,399 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $99,733

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#6. Hunterdon County

- Population: 124,823
- Median home value: $415,100 (83% own)
- Median rent: $1,446 (17% rent)
- Median household income: $115,379

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#5. Middlesex County

- Population: 825,920
- Median home value: $344,100 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,469 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $89,533

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#4. Bergen County

- Population: 930,390
- Median home value: $469,500 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,506 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $101,144

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#3. Mercer County

- Population: 367,922
- Median home value: $291,100 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,266 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $81,057

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#2. Morris County

- Population: 493,379
- Median home value: $456,200 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,534 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $115,527

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#1. Somerset County

- Population: 329,838
- Median home value: $430,700 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,594 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $113,611

Best counties to live in New Jersey