2021 Best Places to Live in Atlantic County

Linwood

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!...Read 20 Reviews

• grade A

• grade A

• 6,742 Population

Egg Harbor Township

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!...Read 128 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• 42,714 Population

Northfield

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!...Read 18 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• 8,153 Population

Margate City

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...Read 13 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• 5,997 Population

Somers Point

Current Resident: Super safe Seashore/Bay town to live in! Friendly people, beautiful roads, sidewalks, curbing for handicaps. Situated On the great Egg Harbor bay over the bridge from Ocean City New Jersey! Delaware Avenue and Bay Ave, in the “OLD TOWN” Historic District is probably the heart of this Seashore/Bay town. Outstanding restaurants and taverns with tasty foods and atmospheres, Nice shopping areas too.Read 24 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A minus

• 10,321 Population

Pomona

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.Read 19 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 7,363 Population

Port Republic

• grade B

• grade A minus

• 1,121 Population

Mays Landing

Current Resident: Very quiet, low crime rates, and feels like home. Mays Landing has the best public school system in the area as well! If in need of a nightlife, not very far from Atlantic City but far enough if you want peace and quiet...Read 52 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 2,524 Population

Hammonton

• Town in New Jersey
• Rating 3.77 out of 5  30 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...Read 30 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• 14,139 Population

Absecon

Current Resident: Beautiful, welcoming town that offers so much! Safe neighborhoods, 2 open parks, police station and fire department at your fingertips! A beautiful place to grow up and raise a family.Read 34 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B

• 8,362 Population

Smithville

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.Read 19 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B

• 7,365 Population

Ventnor City

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...Read 17 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade C+

• 10,095 Population

Brigantine

Current Resident: Lived here most of my life . Quiet, clean beaches. Nice restaurants, especially Italian. Close to shopping.Read 22 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade C

• 8,832 Population

Egg Harbor City

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...Read 27 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade B

• 4,100 Population

Buena

Current Resident: Buena is a great place to live and has great schools all around! The cops are very attentive and the volunteer firefighters decorate their trucks during the holidays and go up and down the streets. Buena also offers a softball and baseball teams and they are both pretty good as well...Read 11 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade C+

• 4,356 Population

Estell Manor

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!...Read 13 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade C+

• 1,728 Population

Elwood

• Town in New Jersey

• grade C+

• grade B+

• 1,041 Population

Folsom

• grade C+

• grade C+

• 1,697 Population

Atlantic City

• Town in New Jersey
• Rating 3.43 out of 5  84 reviews

Current Resident: In 2018. My family moved to Atlantic city. At first, I felt bored and I found that this is the most boring city I have visited. I had nothing to pursue my career. I have no language, no relatives, and no knowledge to work for any companies. However, after one year, Atlantic city brought me a lot of opportunities to join. I could study to earn my knowledge without tuition. I could get some part time job to cover my expenses, and I could improve my English for free. I could see all opportunities for my future at this place. To sum up, Atlantic city made my dream come true during the challenging time. Thank you the city I have immigrated...Read 84 Reviews

• grade C

• grade B minus

• 37,999 Population

Weymouth Township

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.Read 2 Reviews

• grade C

• grade B minus

• 2,755 Population

Pleasantville

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 31 Reviews

• grade C

• grade C minus

• 20,301 Population

Collings Lakes

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...Read 6 Reviews

• grade C minus

• grade C+

• 1,539 Population

Galloway Township

Current Resident: Galloway Township is a lovely place to live. It is nestled between the Pine Barrens and the Jersey Shore, boasts friendly suburbs and farming communities, and - in spite of being NJ's largest geographic municipality - maintains the charm of a small town. Overall, both the K-8 and high school districts are up to par with NJ's quality public schools. Still, I would say the town is lacking in diversity and, until a fairly recent redistricting, the schools felt fairly segregated. I believe there is still a lot of room for progress in that sense. The town gov't has also been wrapped up in drama lately. Many main roads have recently been redone. The police somehow drive literal Camaros, so I wonder how that money was allocated in the budget. During certain times of the month their patrol can be pretty brutal. Generally, Galloway is a calm and enjoyable place to live, but I believe the town has some untapped potential for growth that the local gov't needs to address...Read 72 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade B+

• 36,094 Population

Longport

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...Read 7 Reviews

• grade B+

• grade A

• 869 Population

Hamilton Township

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

• grade B

• grade B

• 25,973 Population