2019 Best Places to Live in Atlantic CountyAbout this List

Linwood

• Town in New Jersey
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: It definitely is an upper class environment. People tend to keep to themselves. If you have kids and are involved in their school activities you can meet people and socialize, but if not, it’s hard to get to know anyone. I have lived here about 3 years and it’s safe, the views over the bay are beautiful and it’s very peaceful, but it’s boring, the main roads have horrible traffic at times and although it’s close to everything in miles there’s no easy way to get anywhere. Also, the bugs during the summer are the worst I’ve ever encountered and I’ve lived in Ventnor, Brigantine, Florida and Nicaragua. Nobody seems to complain about them but me. I guess they don’t bite the rich people!
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• A-

• A+

• 6,959 Population

Margate City

• Town in New Jersey
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: Margate City in New Jersey is one of the most diverse playgrounds: appeasing both to families and young adults. The various night life activities range from dancing at Memories to eating bayside at Lamberti's. The beach is always clean and well groomed, there are lifeguards every 100 feet, and the beach-goers are pleasant. This city is very safe because of the consistent patrolling of police officers. The beach is watched all night, though teenagers come and go, getting in all types of childhood fun. The uniqueness of the food is unmatched. South End Pizza has the best pizza I have ever tasted; the bacon, lettuce, chicken, and ranch pizza is enlightening. Two Cent Plain is the most flavorful ice cream I have ever tasted. It is blows every ice cream place out of the water. It has so many types of ice cream; my favorite is their banana. There are always people out, day and night, and most are very sociable. There is an electricity in the air, a certain shore vibe not many places have.
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• B+

• A+

• 6,200 Population

Egg Harbor Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 113 reviews

Current Resident: Egg Harbor Township is a great place to raise a family. The public schools are very diverse and offer a wide range of classes and extracurriculars. The town is a great place in the summer, just 20 minutes from the Atlantic City beach and Ocean City beach. Atlantic City is a great location for nightlife and has casinos where entertainers and singers preform. The town is very safe, friendly, and diverse. Go EHT Eagles!
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• B+

• A-

• 43,651 Population

Northfield

• Town in New Jersey
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: Northfield is a small community which makes connecting and getting to know others very easy. It is very family oriented, has a excellent school system, a bike path, it is 10 minutes from the beach, and has many restaurants. People who live here, tend not to move because they enjoy it so much! One thing I would like to change is the cost of living. Property taxes are outrageous, and many houses are over priced!
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• B+

• A

• 8,480 Population

Pomona

• Town in New Jersey
• 19 reviews

Current Resident: Growing up, I always had friends to go outside and play with. My neighbors are the most kind people, and I've always felt safe in my neighborhood.
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• B

• B+

• 7,645 Population

Mays Landing

• Town in New Jersey
• 37 reviews

Current Resident: Landing is a great town, it is full of kids! There is an elementary school, two apartment complexes, a lake, a park, gas station, basically anything you need you have. It is a small town so everyone does know everyone!
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• B

• B

• 2,088 Population

Somers Point

• Town in New Jersey
• 20 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived here for 17+ years since I married my husband. We have 4 kids and all 4 are going through the public schools. It’s a safe, diverse, active town with good people. The bike path and the pedestrian side of the bridge to Ocean City are some of our favorite destinations for biking. We love our church, and all of the activities that are involved in the town throughout the year. We are very thankful to live in Somers Point.
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• B

• A-

• 10,644 Population

Port Republic

• Town in New Jersey

• B-

• B+

• 1,056 Population

Estell Manor

• Town in New Jersey
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: Our family is relatively new to Estell Manor, having moved out here about 7 years ago. We absolutely love it! The local k-8 school is fantastic and we always feel safe. The biggest threat out here is a deer running out in front of your car!
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• B-

• B+

• 1,742 Population

Smithville

• Town in New Jersey
• 18 reviews

Former Resident: Small town with easy commute to Atlantic City and Philadelphia. Diverse population. Very friendly town where every one knows most of the other residents.
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• B-

• B+

• 7,340 Population

Hammonton

• Town in New Jersey
• 24 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice town! Overall Hammonton has good public schools, safety, diversity, family friendly, and night life. Downtown Hammonton has variety of shops and dinning. Throughout the seasons Hammonton holds various festivals, that brings the entire community together. Hammonton is a great town that is recommended to everyone. And might i mention it is nicknamed Little Italy and the blueberry capital of the world.
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• B-

• B+

• 14,557 Population

Ventnor City

• Town in New Jersey
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: Growing up in Ventnor is like living a permanent vacation. You are a walk to the beach, boardwalk, city life or seclusion and a car, train, or bus ride to a great many glorious destinations. Summers are phenomenal and the possibilities of fun are endless and watching the seasons change over the sandy beach is always truly breath taking. Ventnor is a great HUB if you enjoy bigger cities but prefer to live more peacefully while still enjoying every modern comfort and convenience and I could not imagine living anywhere else.
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• B-

• B+

• 10,429 Population

Absecon

• Town in New Jersey
• 30 reviews

Current Resident: Absecon is a nice small town composed of many family-friendly neighborhoods. Shops, restaurants, and major roadways are all nearby. A good town for commuters due to the train and buses.
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• C+

• B

• 8,370 Population

Brigantine

• Town in New Jersey
• 20 reviews

Former Resident: Brigantine is a great town to raise a family, it's very safe and clean. There are beautiful beaches and a ton of activities to do during the summer. The school system is great, although it only covers kindergarten through 8th grade. However there are other high schools the kids can attend that aren't too far to travel to.
For those old enough, Atlantic City is just a quick ride over the bridge so for the nightlife you can always take an uber to the casinos for a relatively cheap price. I enjoyed growing up on the island very much and would consider moving back to raise my future family.
Read 20 Reviews

• C+

• C+

• 9,164 Population

Egg Harbor City

• Town in New Jersey
• 26 reviews

Current Resident: Egg Harbor City is a small city but the size makes it a lot easier to feel apart of a community. It has good schools, is a pretty safe neighborhood, and has parks for children to play at. There are a few things the city could do better with though, like having more activities for the community and keeping a better eye on the prison near one of the elementary schools. Overall, it's a very nice city that I'm proud to live in.
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• C+

• B

• 4,222 Population

Elwood

• Town in New Jersey

• C+

• B+

• 1,529 Population

Buena

• Town in New Jersey
• 8 reviews

Current Resident: Buena is a small town where everybody pretty much knows everybody. That is why as a community, we come together as one big family. The high school creates a very strong bond. If you want to see school spirit, just come to one of our football, soccer, or field hockey games. It is amazing how close we all are. One down fall is that we don't have much state funding, so the schools have outdated things and could use some repairs.
Read 8 Reviews

• C+

• B-

• 4,510 Population

Weymouth Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Small town life, not too far from major cities and the shore. Right on the border of the Pine Barrens, we have lots of natural views and things to do.
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• C+

• B-

• 2,772 Population

Folsom

• Town in New Jersey

• C

• C+

• 1,804 Population

Atlantic City

• Town in New Jersey
• 78 reviews

Current Resident: It's decent here. I love the boardwalk, and there's an entire chain of stores, fast food restaurants, and shops in the heart of the city. Very convenient. The weather is unpredictable, which is amazing if you're looking for a bad day. Job opportunities come and go, but we still manage. There is a firework show every Saturday night during the summertime in the boardwalk, and they're very beautiful to look at. Overall, there's a lot of things to do and enjoy here, and not many crimes occur that I know of.
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• C-

• C+

• 39,075 Population

Pleasantville

• Town in New Jersey
• 30 reviews

Current Resident: I 'be loved here for over 22 years and the neighborhood's are just nice place's to live, library is close to bus station's, city hall, fire and police station in the same area, not too violent, people are helpful to the handicap and just overall kindness is a plus in a lot of areas of this town.
Read 30 Reviews

• C-

• C-

• 20,568 Population

Collings Lakes

• Town in New Jersey
• 6 reviews

Niche User: There's a local police man patrolling the roads of the town. One chilly October night, a bleeding drunk man was clawing at my front and back entrance door because he thought he was at his house. I called 911 and the police were reassuring and prompt in their arrival. My house is now installed with a safety alarm, but that was the only incidence of jeopardized safety I experienced. I have heard rumors of elderly getting robbed.
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• C-

• B-

• 1,236 Population

Galloway Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 55 reviews

Current Resident: Galloway Township has a great variety of activities to do such as the massive man-made lake that was built when I was a child. I can still remember sliding the sloped mud banks and that my friends and I would upset our families coming home covered in mud. Also, the shops at Smithville are always wonderful for a stroll on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
Being able to travel five minutes from the populated shops to find yourself staring at the beautiful wildlife at the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge will be able to make the most high-strung person leave with peace and tranquility. The biggest thing that I would love to see slowed down in Galloway would be the growth of land development and the disappearance of our forests. Being such a wonderful place to live, work, and relax, Galloway is unsurprisingly being overdeveloped.
For a place for a day out whether you’re looking to find a job, shop, enjoy nature, and even go fishing, Galloway Township, New Jersey, is your place.
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• B

• B+

• 37,029 Population

Hamilton Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 37 reviews

Visitor: Small town, quaint and simple to navigate. Good restaurants if you look few and far between the chain restaurants and fast food. A few hidden gems; for instance, Nino's Pastry Shop on quakerbridge road is a small business, (bakery) but by no means are they small in what they bring to the table. I mean, the quality is impeccable and even if you don't have much of a sweet-tooth, the young ladies in there are so polite and helpful, it's worth the trip just to see their smiles. I really enjoy this town, and when my fiancé is home from school, I always visit her at her home (Hamilton Township,) simply because there is a lot to do in this not so well-known place. Appreciate the small towns, they're sometimes surprising. Also, the location is central. You're about thirty minutes from Philadelphia, and an hour from New York City via the train. The town has two nearby train stations, both of which work well and efficiently. Big fan of this area.
Read 37 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 26,663 Population

Longport

• Town in New Jersey
• 7 reviews

Niche User: The public safety is high because there is no real crime in the area. There are no drug or gang issues that I have ever heard of. The police spend most of their time ticketing people because of how little there is for them to do.
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• B-

• NG

• 958 Population