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Current Resident: Lived a year so far and love this town. Residents joke that it’s Pleasantville or Mayberry North. Tons of young families. Very good for the 30s/40s with young kids. Very friendly neighbors. You feel like you can leave your doors unlocked. West of 17 is all walkable with sidewalks - convenient to a small but nice downtown with several good restaurants (best sushi in the area). Convenient to Ridgewood, wyckoff, allendale, WCL shopping, Wegman’s etc. And as safe a town as you can get.... Read 11 reviews
Population 4,248
#1 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
Suburb in New Jersey,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Lived a year so far and love this town. Residents joke that it’s Pleasantville or Mayberry North. Tons of young families. Very good for the 30s/40s with young kids. Very friendly neighbors. You feel....
Lived a year so far and love this town. Residents joke that it’s Pleasantville or Mayberry North. Tons of young families. Very good for the 30s/40s with young kids. Very friendly neighbors. You feel....
Read 11 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 4,248,
Current Resident: The town is absolutely amazing. The food, people, education, and culture is out of this world. No other place on Earth compares to this small town that I call home!... Read 66 reviews
Population 25,991
#2 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
66 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The town is absolutely amazing. The food, people, education, and culture is out of this world. No other place on Earth compares to this small town that I call home!.
The town is absolutely amazing. The food, people, education, and culture is out of this world. No other place on Earth compares to this small town that I call home!.
Read 66 reviews.
Population: 25,991,
Current Resident: Really nice and friendly people as well as nice parks, library, and school district! The people that are a part of the town's government are always trying their best and trying to help. I even reached out to the beautification commitee so I could complete my Girl Scouts Silver Award, and they were so helpful and dedicated a lot of time so that I could accomplish my mission. The elementary school especially has the best administrators and teachers, some of my favorite memories to this day were made in the classroom.... Read 32 reviews
Population 12,024
#3 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
32 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Really nice and friendly people as well as nice parks, library, and school district! The people that are a part of the town's government are always trying their best and trying to help. I even....
Really nice and friendly people as well as nice parks, library, and school district! The people that are a part of the town's government are always trying their best and trying to help. I even....
Read 32 reviews.
Population: 12,024,
St. Bartholomew School
Private School•
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ•
PK, K-8
The Elisabeth Morrow School
ENGLEWOOD, NJ•
Episcopal High School
ALEXANDRIA, VA•
9-12
Current Resident: Closter's education and community is very commendable. Their education prepares students for the pressures of middle school then high school, but they also make sure that students feel like they are a part of the community, which is why the schools host many events throughout the year for families to attend. Closter Plaza is the shopping mall of the town, with a variety of restaurants, stores, tutoring centers, boutiques, and gyms. The Plaza has something for everyone, and it's a casual place for friends to hang out on a weekend. Closter additionally has a very kind community, and everyone is really friendly. It is the perfect place for a family to reside in as the parents will be able to interact with those around them and find whatever they need, and children will be able to enjoy their childhood experience.... Read 30 reviews
Population 8,573
#4 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Closter's education and community is very commendable. Their education prepares students for the pressures of middle school then high school, but they also make sure that students feel like they are....
Closter's education and community is very commendable. Their education prepares students for the pressures of middle school then high school, but they also make sure that students feel like they are....
Read 30 reviews.
Population: 8,573,
Current Resident: Fantastic community for schools, senior valentines events, sports , outdoor space, restaurants. There is something for everyone!... Read 34 reviews
Population 13,147
#5 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
34 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Fantastic community for schools, senior valentines events, sports , outdoor space, restaurants. There is something for everyone!.
Fantastic community for schools, senior valentines events, sports , outdoor space, restaurants. There is something for everyone!.
Read 34 reviews.
Population: 13,147,
Current Resident: HP is a quiet area suitable for families with kids that are willing to shell extra in terms of taxes in exchange for safety. It's near a high school (which is a couple towns over) and has an elementary school that is within a 5 minute drive or walking distance, depending on where you're living (in town or couple towns over). Nightlife is basically nonexistent except for eating out at a couple local restaurants. It's very small, so everybody basically knows everyone. The diversity could be better. I haven't heard of many jobs available, so you may have to look to other towns for employment.... Read 33 reviews
Population 4,801
#6 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
33 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says HP is a quiet area suitable for families with kids that are willing to shell extra in terms of taxes in exchange for safety. It's near a high school (which is a couple towns over) and has an....
HP is a quiet area suitable for families with kids that are willing to shell extra in terms of taxes in exchange for safety. It's near a high school (which is a couple towns over) and has an....
Read 33 reviews.
Population: 4,801,
Current Resident: You’ll wish you grew up here! Luckily, I did, and moved back to raise our children. So many Lakers who grew up here have moved back here the past few years because they appreciate the wonderful community, top schools, great recreation with many lakes and hiking! It’s a real testament to our town. So easy to make friends here. I love the history of the town too. The town celebrates the history and is protective of the charm and natural setting.... Read 30 reviews
Population 4,464
#7 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says You’ll wish you grew up here! Luckily, I did, and moved back to raise our children. So many Lakers who grew up here have moved back here the past few years because they appreciate the wonderful....
You’ll wish you grew up here! Luckily, I did, and moved back to raise our children. So many Lakers who grew up here have moved back here the past few years because they appreciate the wonderful....
Population: 4,464,
Current Resident: I have been living in Upper Montclair for over 15 years. There is basically nothing negative to say about this place. Neighbors have become dear friends, everyone is friendly and it is very safe. Super family-friendly with a diverse range of restaurants and shops. Lots of parks and open space. It's a wonderful community with smart and compassionate people. I love it here!... Read 50 reviews
Population 12,033
#8 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
50 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have been living in Upper Montclair for over 15 years. There is basically nothing negative to say about this place. Neighbors have become dear friends, everyone is friendly and it is very safe.....
I have been living in Upper Montclair for over 15 years. There is basically nothing negative to say about this place. Neighbors have become dear friends, everyone is friendly and it is very safe.....
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Population: 12,033,
Current Resident: Great family diversity. Many outdoor option. Friendly and professional business interactions. Very accessible to various roadways; 78, 287, 22, 206 to name a few. Access business within 10 mike radius include Bridgewater commons, 2 Home Depot’s, several TJXX stores, Best Buy’s, Marriott, Lifetime Fitness.... Read 33 reviews
Population 11,980
#9 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great family diversity. Many outdoor option. Friendly and professional business interactions. Very accessible to various roadways; 78, 287, 22, 206 to name a few. Access business within 10 mike....
Great family diversity. Many outdoor option. Friendly and professional business interactions. Very accessible to various roadways; 78, 287, 22, 206 to name a few. Access business within 10 mike....
Population: 11,980,
Current Resident: Our family recently moved to the area from another well known suburb of NJ and are so happy with our decision! Fanwood has a small town feel with good neighbors, updated parks, fun activities for families and is in the middle of many redevelopment projects that will only continue add to the charm of this area. Transportation to NYC is via the train is easy and convenient. My kids are thriving at the schools and are much happier here. Best move ever!... Read 14 reviews
Population 7,727
#10 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Our family recently moved to the area from another well known suburb of NJ and are so happy with our decision! Fanwood has a small town feel with good neighbors, updated parks, fun activities for....
Our family recently moved to the area from another well known suburb of NJ and are so happy with our decision! Fanwood has a small town feel with good neighbors, updated parks, fun activities for....
Read 14 reviews.
Population: 7,727,
Current Resident: I've lived in OT for 13 years. It's a very safe community. I've observed police officers stopping kids for cycling without a helmet! It is the type of town where you will know who your neighbors are but may not know their names. When you're recognized, there's always a wave as you pass by. The small elementary & middle schools are quite nice & teachers/staff are dedicated, yet they are lacking in some arts programs. The regional high school is excellent & provides a quality education. All of my kids attended OT schools. Their close friendships developed in HS with kids from neighboring towns. It's a Republican leaning town. I'm not Republican but I don't mind it. There is some diversity and a growing Asian population. The supermarkets are in neighboring towns. Taxes are low for NJ. Difficult to find a reasonably priced home unless it's a generational transfer or a small house to be torn down/renovated. Even then, you'll spend nearly $500K for the lot. Builders are all over the place!... Read 21 reviews
Population 5,870
#11 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
21 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've lived in OT for 13 years. It's a very safe community. I've observed police officers stopping kids for cycling without a helmet! It is the type of town where you will know who your neighbors are....
I've lived in OT for 13 years. It's a very safe community. I've observed police officers stopping kids for cycling without a helmet! It is the type of town where you will know who your neighbors are....
Read 21 reviews.
Population: 5,870,
Current Resident: Haworth is an absolutely gorgeous and underrated community. The Haworth Public School is excellent with small class sizes and committed teachers, administrators and parents. The town has a lot of character with a quaint downtown, beautiful and unique homes, duck pond, walking trail by the reservoir and two country clubs. Every street is tree-lined. The library is amazing with a separate wing for kids and dynamic programming. There’s a 5K race, Spring Garage Sale, streets are closed for Halloween (it’s quite a celebration), and many events and things to do throughout the year. It’s a five-minute or less drive to Closter Plaza where you can shop, grab a bite, work out, go to the movies, etc. A++!... Read 9 reviews
Population 3,341
#12 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Haworth is an absolutely gorgeous and underrated community. The Haworth Public School is excellent with small class sizes and committed teachers, administrators and parents. The town has a lot of....
Haworth is an absolutely gorgeous and underrated community. The Haworth Public School is excellent with small class sizes and committed teachers, administrators and parents. The town has a lot of....
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 3,341,
Current Resident: Top NJ town with high property values with relatively low RE Taxes. Top awarded Blue ribbon public elementary school. Regional middle & high schools are also very good!... Read 4 reviews
Population 2,270
#13 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Top NJ town with high property values with relatively low RE Taxes. Top awarded Blue ribbon public elementary school. Regional middle & high schools are also very good!.
Top NJ town with high property values with relatively low RE Taxes. Top awarded Blue ribbon public elementary school. Regional middle & high schools are also very good!.
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 2,270,
Current Resident: Family friendly, great sense of community. Big volunteer network. Great schools, great town leaders. AB&G. Need I say more... Read 28 reviews
Population 6,820
#14 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
28 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Family friendly, great sense of community. Big volunteer network. Great schools, great town leaders. AB&G. Need I say more.
Family friendly, great sense of community. Big volunteer network. Great schools, great town leaders. AB&G. Need I say more.
Read 28 reviews.
Population: 6,820,
Former Resident: I enjoyed the traffic regulation to prioritize walking pedestrians, and I enjoyed having everything being in walking distance since I did not have a car. Everything was very convenient by means of transportation and businesses.... Read 49 reviews
Population 59,369
#15 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
49 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I enjoyed the traffic regulation to prioritize walking pedestrians, and I enjoyed having everything being in walking distance since I did not have a car. Everything was very convenient by means of....
I enjoyed the traffic regulation to prioritize walking pedestrians, and I enjoyed having everything being in walking distance since I did not have a car. Everything was very convenient by means of....
Read 49 reviews.
Population: 59,369,
Current Resident: Short Hills was a great place to go to school and to grow up in. The downtown area in Millburn was safe to roam around and hang out in with friends... Read 35 reviews
Population 14,500
#16 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
35 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Short Hills was a great place to go to school and to grow up in. The downtown area in Millburn was safe to roam around and hang out in with friends.
Short Hills was a great place to go to school and to grow up in. The downtown area in Millburn was safe to roam around and hang out in with friends.
Read 35 reviews.
Population: 14,500,
Current Resident: I have lived in Metuchen my whole life. In that I have seen so many buildings and businesses rise and fall. I enjoy walking down the street and seeing people happy to be out. The town has made leaps and bounds in its expansions. Now what it could still use is a central food store without ridiculous pricing. Whole Foods is an absolute menace to the town, and the wallets of those who buy from it are ruined.... Read 48 reviews
Population 14,883
#17 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
48 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Metuchen my whole life. In that I have seen so many buildings and businesses rise and fall. I enjoy walking down the street and seeing people happy to be out. The town has made leaps....
I have lived in Metuchen my whole life. In that I have seen so many buildings and businesses rise and fall. I enjoy walking down the street and seeing people happy to be out. The town has made leaps....
Read 48 reviews.
Population: 14,883,
Works Here: I grew up in--and attended public schools in--South Brunswick; and for the past 26 years I have also worked there. I have nothing but good things to say about the township, in general, and Monmouth Junction, in particular. The school system is nationally renowned, and the extra-curricular activities associated with it, stellar. It's increasingly expensive to live there; however, there are few better places to live in New Jersey--or anywhere else. I heartily recommend Monmouth Junction to anyone who can afford to live there.... Read 8 reviews
Population 9,728
#18 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says I grew up in--and attended public schools in--South Brunswick; and for the past 26 years I have also worked there. I have nothing but good things to say about the township, in general, and Monmouth....
I grew up in--and attended public schools in--South Brunswick; and for the past 26 years I have also worked there. I have nothing but good things to say about the township, in general, and Monmouth....
Read 8 reviews.
Population: 9,728,
Niche User: I grew up here, and it is one of my favorite places in the world. Almost no crime, really good schools that prepared me well, close enough to Philly to do things but far enough away to be different as well. Within 20-30 minutes you can be in Philly and the rest of the time you can be in an idyllic place really.... Read 15 reviews
Population 15,393
#19 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I grew up here, and it is one of my favorite places in the world. Almost no crime, really good schools that prepared me well, close enough to Philly to do things but far enough away to be different....
I grew up here, and it is one of my favorite places in the world. Almost no crime, really good schools that prepared me well, close enough to Philly to do things but far enough away to be different....
Read 15 reviews.
Population: 15,393,
Current Resident: Glen Rock is an Amazing and safe town for families to raise children. Glen Rock has amazing schools for kids to learn, grow up, and be successful in the future. There are tons of small businesses run by many kind people who will make you feel right at home!... Read 40 reviews
Population 12,098
#20 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
40 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Glen Rock is an Amazing and safe town for families to raise children. Glen Rock has amazing schools for kids to learn, grow up, and be successful in the future. There are tons of small businesses run....
Glen Rock is an Amazing and safe town for families to raise children. Glen Rock has amazing schools for kids to learn, grow up, and be successful in the future. There are tons of small businesses run....
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Population: 12,098,
Current Resident: Wooded area creates great scenes. For sound, a little bit noisy at times, but good for the most part. Schools are great. Very safe.... Read 49 reviews
Population 10,517
#21 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
49 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Wooded area creates great scenes. For sound, a little bit noisy at times, but good for the most part. Schools are great. Very safe..
Wooded area creates great scenes. For sound, a little bit noisy at times, but good for the most part. Schools are great. Very safe..
Population: 10,517,
Current Resident: Gorgeous area, there are not too many things to do in the Township but you are very close to all thats happening. Excellent schools and very friendly folks. Everyone cares a lot about their homes and community. We have felt very welcomed here!... Read 15 reviews
Population 10,913
#22 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
15 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Gorgeous area, there are not too many things to do in the Township but you are very close to all thats happening. Excellent schools and very friendly folks. Everyone cares a lot about their homes and....
Gorgeous area, there are not too many things to do in the Township but you are very close to all thats happening. Excellent schools and very friendly folks. Everyone cares a lot about their homes and....
Population: 10,913,
Current Resident: Growing up in Highland Park, I have always felt a strong sense of support within my community, which has allowed me to push myself to accomplish goals that I would have never dreamed of before. I appreciate how my town continuously finds ways to appeal to everyone's needs and encourages our voices to be heard. Not only do the local businesses and schools go out of their way to make people feel safe, but our teen center also provides us with their guidance when it comes to personal issues and questions. My town is a place where I know I feel safe and accepted. Though this may be the case for me, I personally know others who have dealt with serious bullying in my community. I would like to see my town change for the better and address bullying properly. They have held pep rallies in schools to address this issue but I believe much more needs to be done. I would like for our town to take preventative measures about this issue in hopes that fewer kids will fall victim to bullying.... Read 47 reviews
Population 14,947
#23 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
47 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Growing up in Highland Park, I have always felt a strong sense of support within my community, which has allowed me to push myself to accomplish goals that I would have never dreamed of before. I....
Growing up in Highland Park, I have always felt a strong sense of support within my community, which has allowed me to push myself to accomplish goals that I would have never dreamed of before. I....
Read 47 reviews.
Population: 14,947,
Current Resident: New Providence is a wonderful place to live! Quality of life here is very high due to the proximity to NYC, excellent public and private schools, world class shopping, several restaurants and small businesses. There are 2 NJ Transit Train Stations in New Providence. Many hiking trails are also nearby in the Watchung Reservation, Great Swamp and Loantaka Brook Reservation. The New Providence Community Pool is a local favorite, as well as Crestview Swim and Tennis Club.... Read 29 reviews
Population 13,570
#24 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
29 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says New Providence is a wonderful place to live! Quality of life here is very high due to the proximity to NYC, excellent public and private schools, world class shopping, several restaurants and small....
New Providence is a wonderful place to live! Quality of life here is very high due to the proximity to NYC, excellent public and private schools, world class shopping, several restaurants and small....
Read 29 reviews.
Population: 13,570,
Current Resident: Great town, lots to do and convenient to so many other towns. Great sense of community and diversity.... Read 15 reviews
Population 23,049
#25 Best Suburbs to Live in New Jersey.
15 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great town, lots to do and convenient to so many other towns. Great sense of community and diversity..
Great town, lots to do and convenient to so many other towns. Great sense of community and diversity..
Population: 23,049,
Randolph-Macon Academy
FRONT ROYAL, VA•
6-12
Falls Church City Public Schools
School District•
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Mount Saint Mary Academy
WATCHUNG, NJ•
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