2019 Best Places to Live in Mercer CountyAbout this List

Princeton Junction

• Town in New Jersey
• 12 reviews

Current Resident: I love Princeton Junction and wish I could live here forever, but it is too expensive for me to live in a house here long-term.
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• A+

• A+

• 2,427 Population

Princeton

• Town in New Jersey
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: Princeton is a wonderful,fun,family and historical University town.
It is a town with so many diverse folks who are changing this world for the better. I enjoy living and working in this magnificent town.
There are a lot of different fun and cultural events. The University has a wonderful campus for all who visit.
The University also has a Museum,Theater and amazing education.McCarter Theater,The Arts Council and the Library all have amazing things for everyone . Communiversity is a fabulous event for all different families alike! The Princeton School District have amazing and wonderful schools staffed by incredible,loving,gifted,talented and hard working Teachers,Aides,Custodians, Secretaries and Administration Folks.
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• A+

• A+

• 30,722 Population

Pennington

• Town in New Jersey
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: Suburban New Jersey with farms less than a 15 minute drive away, yet also a skip away from 295 and Route 1. Small town, but good school district. The small community is also very supportive of programs at the school and very invested in the success of its students. Additionally has access to many parks for hiking/walks.
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• A+

• A+

• 2,591 Population

Hopewell Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 27 reviews

Nearby Resident: I honestly love small town atmosphere. It is extremely kids and family friendly because there are often people who go out at night for family walks to their favorite restaurant. It give the small town feel but most of the people there have liberal tendencies. The fire department has wonderful volunteers. The town is part of a great school district and there are always opportunities to work, volunteer, etc. A lot of the businesses around the area readily employ teenagers. The community is tightly knit and extremely kind.
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• A

• A+

• 18,503 Population

Lawrenceville

• Town in New Jersey
• 29 reviews

Current Resident: Wonderful town and village - noted as having "restaurant row" in NY Times magazine, the village offers many restaurants, adorable ice cream shop, Starbucks and one of the best bakeries around - The Gingered Peach. Lawrence has exceptional elementary schools - where many of us were embraced by a warm and caring community. Great for our family with parks, bike trails, Terhune Farms, and the convience of being close to so much. I commuted years to NYC and the Hamilton Train center was just 12 minutes away. A 10 -20 minute drive can land you in so many other neighboring towns - Princeton, Pennington, Lambertville, even Bucks County which allows for a lot of fun and exploring. Getting to Philadelphia and NYC is convenient but many of us left the cities and found amazing job opportunities in Lawrence. Fortune 500 companies have their headquarters nearby. Lawrence has so much to offer while offering lower taxes than neighboring towns. Truly a special place to live and to raise a family.
Read 29 Reviews

• A

• A

• 3,834 Population

Hopewell

• Town in New Jersey
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Hopewell is a very small town, so everyone knows everyone which has it's pros and cons. The school districts are worth the high taxes, but many families end up leaving the community once their kids graduate because it's so expensive to live in the area. It's a great town for young families, but the nightlife is nonexistent. Everything is closed by 9. It's an amazing area for young families.
Read 4 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 1,976 Population

Robbinsville

• Town in New Jersey
• 27 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Robbinsville for about 15 years and seen it change a lot through that time. It is located in the middle of all major cities like Philadelphia and New York. The town is very quiet with great schools, however that comes with a large price in the real estate taxes. Currently the police station is being updated, and it is very convenient that it is a trailer especially when it is raining and there are many people in line. People that live in town are very nice, and many people know each other because the town is so small.
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• A

• A

• 3,141 Population

Twin Rivers

• Town in New Jersey
• 31 reviews

Current Resident: Excellent place to live and work, certainly located between New York city and Philadelphia Twin Rivers offers direct bus service to Port Authority and easy access to the NJ turnpike. Very clean and well kept homes,tennis courts, basketball courts and swimming pools. Many local clubs and organizations like Lyons club, American legion, VFW,Freemason, Knights of Pythias and much more.
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• A-

• A-

• 7,286 Population

Hightstown

• Town in New Jersey
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: As a resident of Hightstown, I feel that it is a very safe and family friendly environment for everyone. It is a beautiful town and I never hear anyone speak about kidnappings, robbery, or anything of that sort. It is especially beautiful at night during Christmas. The town is decorated with lights on their lamp posts and everything seems to glow bright. It is a small to medium sized town with people of all colors of skin, getting to one side of a town to another in about 10 minutes by drive. And everyone is healthy and helped by the police and fire department whenever they are needed. Everyone is friendly and there seems to be no hardship anywhere you go.
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• A-

• A-

• 5,527 Population

Hamilton Square

• Town in New Jersey
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Let me start by saying I could never imagine living in a town other than Hamilton. Hamilton has treated me with nothing but opportunities, safety, interest, and amazing food! There is always something exciting happening in Hamilton whether it be the amazing festivals, events, or even the opening of the best new pizza place. There are an endless amount of activities here such as ice skating, strolling through beautiful recreational parks, visiting historical monuments, and not to mention being less than an hour away from both Philadelphia and New York.
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• B+

• B

• 12,877 Population

Mercerville

• Town in New Jersey
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: Mercerville is a small town in Hamilton that's quiet and safe. They have cute little shops and a Carella's Hallmark that has the best ice cream from Thomas Sweets and an assortment of delicious candies. It's night life seems to be very uneventful and quiet which is perfect for the residence.
Read 9 Reviews

• B

• B

• 13,154 Population

Ewing Township

• Town in New Jersey
• 64 reviews

Current Resident: Ewing Township is a humble and family-oriented town, known best for its public school system, library, and locally-famous small businesses. It is mostly safe, aside from the several blocks bordering Trenton. Ewing police are very good at what they do. Recently, some older buildings are being demolished and newer shops are being put in place surrounding Olden Avenue, meaning a lot of companies are noticing the potential sales that would accompany the establishment of a Ewing branch. Ewing Township is probably one of the most diverse, small towns in the state, having a very even race distribution across all neighborhoods in the town. Just about everyone in the town is friendly and minds their own business. In conclusion, Ewing Township is a good choice to live for families and those who just want a subdued, quiet place to live.
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• B

• B-

• 36,437 Population

Yardville

• Town in New Jersey
• 3 reviews

Former Resident: Yardville is where I grew up so it has a lot of fond memories for me. The town itself is in suburban New Jersey right on the edge of Trenton. There is a good mix of cultures and political beliefs throughout.

I grew up right up the street from my elementary school and it was safe for me as a 9 year old to walk home every day without worrying. My parents still reside in my childhood home and love the neighborhood they have chosen.
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• B

• B

• 7,146 Population

White Horse

• Town in New Jersey
• 5 reviews

Niche User: Rarely any crime. Pretty safe
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• B

• B

• 8,505 Population

Hiltonia

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ
• 5 reviews

Nearby Resident: Based on the household median income of $137,000 and 90% home ownership, I am going to assume this is the rich section of Trenton where professionals, business people and politicians reside. It's nice to know that Trenton still has some upscale areas.
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• B-

• D+

• 3,907 Population

Franklin Park

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ
• 4 reviews

• B-

• C-

• 8,246 Population

Hillcrest

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ

• B-

• D+

• 6,424 Population

Glen Afton

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ
• 3 reviews

Current Resident: This is a special neighborhood in Trenton. We are separated from the rest of the city with the beautiful Delaware river in our front yard and the canal path and Trenton Country Club in our back. Very diverse, friendly and interesting neighbors!
Read 3 Reviews

• C+

• D+

• 1,362 Population

Island

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ

• C+

• D+

• 1,362 Population

Groveville

• Town in New Jersey
• 1 review

Current Resident: Groveville, New Jersey is a family friendly area to live. It have many local and retail eaters and shopping near by.
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• C+

• B

• 2,255 Population

Villa Park

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ
• 2 reviews

• C+

• C-

• 6,209 Population

Top Road

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ

• C+

• D+

• 3,220 Population

Chestnut Park

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ

• C+

• C-

• 9,904 Population

Wilbur

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ
• 16 reviews

• C

• D+

• 12,899 Population

Cadwalader Heights

• Neighborhood in Trenton, NJ

• C

• D+

• 2,954 Population