2021 Best Places to Live in Gloucester County

Beckett

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.91 out of 5  11 reviews

Niche User: The Swedesboro-Logan township area is a great place to live. I have lived here my whole life, and the schools are fairly good as far as I saw and experienced. The atmosphere is great, not a whole lot of crime. I think I once saw a review somewhere that said the area is 25% lower in crime than the surrounding area. I haven't seen much of anything in terms of criminal activity.
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• grade A

• 4,947 Population

Turnersville

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.29 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: The town is relatively large, but there are a lot of small, hole-in-the-wall places. The town has become a cultural intersection, with many different types of food and customs shared among the townspeople. As a member of the LGBT community, there are times where I felt unsafe. However, the town has steadily changed over the past ten years and the town has become much more open-minded as a whole.
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• grade B+

• 3,731 Population

Wenonah

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I loved living in Wenonah! It was an incredible place to grow up. The plethora of activities within the environment is endless. For instance, I played multiple sports during my childhood.
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• grade B+

• 2,259 Population

Mullica Hill

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4 out of 5  29 reviews

Former Resident: Growing up in mullica hill was the absolute best, I love the small town atmosphere. Also the small town events that go on I loved the christmas tree lighting event. Very nice people in this town and great schools. There are so many great places to get food. There is nothing bad at all to say about this place, moving out of mullica hill was my worst regret.
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• grade A minus

• 3,662 Population

Woolwich Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.27 out of 5  22 reviews

Current Resident: Woolwich Township is a beautiful place to live! We moved to an apartment here in 2019 and built a home here in 2020. It’s quiet, our neighbors are friendly, there are great walking and biking paths, and great local places to eat! The only downside is there is 1 grocery store and the nearest shopping center is 25 minutes away.
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• grade B+

• 12,549 Population

Richwood

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Niche User: In all of my time here, I have never heard of a major crime take place in this area. The police force do an excellent job keeping this town safe and I am proud of it.
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• 3,925 Population

East Greenwich Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.43 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: My family and I moved here 11 years ago and we absolutely love it here. All 4 of our children have graduated from the local high school and we are grateful for the wonderful education they received and the wonderful friends they made! It’s a wonderful town, quiet and everyone is friendly and welcoming. There’s a really good sense of community, neighbors often offer to help each other! Easy access to Philly and AC and Delaware, so lack of nightlife is not a big deal.
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• grade A minus

• 10,488 Population

South Harrison Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: I love living here for the most part. The people are very friendly and polite, I do not have people living on top of me like most neighborhoods, and my local public school has a high quality educational experience. In the future, I see the area staying pretty much the same because its nearly perfect. The only complaint I have is the cost of living, but then again it's New Jersey.
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• 3,148 Population

Swedesboro

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.26 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: I was born and raised in Swedesboro, it's a great little town with lots to do either in town or within a fairly short driving distance. The restaurants in town are nice and the people are very friendly, both from in town and from the surrounding Woolwich Twp. The weather is great and the town is very safe, I can't remember the last time I heard of any serious crime happening in town. The elementary schools are overall good, fairly well funded and good teachers. I would say the middle and highschool are good for your average student, but if you have a child with a learning disability or even one who just needs some more specialized attention they aren't great in that regard. There are quite a few good private schools within a 30 minute drive (in NJ, PA, and DE) if you can afford them. Overall the town is a great place to grow up or raise a family, just be warned taxes are on the higher side.
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• grade B+

• grade B+

• 2,579 Population

West Deptford Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.83 out of 5  53 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Medford,Pennsauken,Collingswood, and Delran. But for the last 13 years West Deptford has been my home. Its family friendly and has good schools and most of all incredibly well located to get to every major highway to go north or south. Lots of big employers and companies nearby so jobs of all types abound. Lots of diverse neighborhoods from. McMansions to townhouses and apartments People are friendly and keep yards and houses in good shape(yeah I know of a couple of eyesores) but you really have to squint to find them.
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• grade B

• 21,149 Population

Glassboro

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.87 out of 5  60 reviews

Current Resident: Glassboro is not a huge town, but there are different areas, some better than others. Upper middle class, middle class, lower middle class and low income. The population is diverse in all regards. The neighborhoods filled with students are a problem for some of the non-college households. There are several areas for shopping - some new and bougie, some old and run-down. Lots of places to eat - fast food and nice restaurants and everything in-between. Breweries, farm produce stands, diners, town square. Festivals, community events. Suburbs meets farm meets dingy apartments... there's a place for everyone. Short drive to Philly and shore towns. Drive a few blocks away and you are out in the country / farms / rural, even a rodeo, in Cowtown. Rowan University offers a lot to the community, including live music events and a planetarium. There are other nice / quaint areas nearby - Mullica Hill, Pitman, Swedesboro, e.t.c. Glassboro has something for everyone.
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• grade B minus

• 19,826 Population

Woodbury Heights

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.22 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: I like the atmosphere and the community involvement. I would however, want them to install speed bumps on the streets to slow down speeders.
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• grade B

• 2,986 Population

Woodbury

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  20 reviews

Current Resident: Very nice town to live! Woodbury is a gem. This town has public transportation, great schools, diversity, plenty of family friendly events, and the city is currently trying to revamp the downtown area.
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• grade B minus

• 9,861 Population

Elk Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: Living here has at times been boring, but in perspective it is a great place to live. My home in particular is very close to the entrance to route 55, which has expanded my ability to go on road trips, dwell in consumerism, or visit my relatives. One of the most addictive qualities of Elk township is the amount of farm lands within its boundaries. The area that surrounds me is beautiful. My family and I have the choice to either take a calming bike ride on a path through the woods, visit a local lake, or take a trip to a shopping center.
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• grade B+

• 4,135 Population

Franklin Township

• Town in New Jersey
• Rating 3.53 out of 5  43 reviews

Current Resident: I like how it's a tight community everyone knows everyone. The most known place in Franklinville is the Wawa, and you can find anyone there. The best part about Franklinville are the schools. The whole district alone is amazing, especially the middle and high schools. The respect that the students give the teachers and vice versa is stunning. All of the teachers do an amazing job teaching and they are a main reason why I love going to school and going to the classes. I can't forget how amazing our sports teams are. Everyone shows up to the football games, whether you like football or not its an all around great time. Franklinville is out in the middle of nowhere, but it's my home and I wouldn't trade it for the world.
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• grade B

• 16,440 Population

Pitman

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.74 out of 5  35 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Pitman for 11 years and my overall experience has been good. The residence of this small suburban town are kind and respectful. The school system is good, although I have had a few problems with some of their disciplinary actions for students that arrive late. The town itself is very beautiful. There are many events hosted in the town, such as craft fairs, that attract a huge crowed from both Pitman and surrounding towns. There are tons of places to eat up and down Broadway, and many unique stores in between. The plethora of businesses allows for many job opportunities in the area. The police officers of Pitman are very respectable and delightful. The town is not very diverse and is mainly occupied by Caucasian people. Overall, I believe that the town is pleasant and would recommend checking it out.
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• grade B minus

• 8,805 Population

Newfield

• Town in New Jersey
• Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Current Resident: Same town very quite and friendly. Everybody knows everyone a tight knit community. There is a private pool and when the community does something everyone comes out to support the town. There is a private school in the area as well. Family friendly above and beyond from kids sports to the school system itself. The staff is above average in every aspect if teaching the children. Always something going on regardless on what the month is. Short drive to everything from shopping gyms food store.
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• grade B+

• 1,521 Population

Williamstown

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.83 out of 5  70 reviews

Current Resident: Williamstown is a growing community in South Jersey. The schools are very good and overall it’s a great town. That said, there are 2 cons that stand out. First, the town isn’t extremely small business friendly. There’s a really nice Main Street with a really nice theatre, brewery, ice cream shop & restaurant but they don’t foster those relationships. Also, for some very odd reason, the MUA has way too much say.
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• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 14,641 Population

Clayton

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4.14 out of 5  14 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Clayton my whole life, living in a small town I had experiences I might not have gotten in a larger city. Everyone in town tends to know each other, you can participate in any sport or activity you want because there is less competition, you can walk to anywhere you want to get to in town it's not really necessary to drive. We all pull together and rally behind each other which is a great feeling. Clayton proud!
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• grade C

• 8,626 Population

Westville

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.85 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: This is a great small town with friendly neighbors! My stepson goes to the K-6 school and we love it. We're regulars at the library. We belong to a church that's on our street. The police are very responsive and courteous. They hold great events like Fireworks and Barbecues. It's clean. We also live around the corner from a children's playground and the Delaware river. I've lived in small towns my whole life and I appreciate living in Westville.
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• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 4,169 Population

Oak Valley

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade C+

• grade B

• 3,345 Population

Gibbstown

• Suburb in New Jersey

• grade C+

• grade B minus

• 3,778 Population

National Park

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Former Resident: National Park is a historic town. I love going to Red Bank Battlefield. It was just a few minutes from my house. It is conveniently located near major highways, malls, and schools.
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• grade C+

• grade B minus

• 2,959 Population

Victory Lakes

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade C

• grade B minus

• 1,899 Population

Paulsboro

• Suburb in New Jersey
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

• grade C

• grade C

• 5,904 Population