From Vineland to Clifton, these are the best places to live in NJ, according to US News

Beyond its beautiful landscapes, New Jersey boasts a lively arts scene, deep musical roots and fantastic entertainment. Whether you're drawn to the thrill of Atlantic City's boardwalk and casinos or local cultural gems, you'll find it here.

So, if you're looking to call the Garden State home, how do you choose the right spot? Let's dive into the best places to live in New Jersey, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Best places to live in New Jersey

Listed in order from last to first.

Atlantic City

Gorgeous aerial shot along boardwalk and shore in Atlantic City, NJ

• Population: 39,803
• Average Commute: 17 minutes
• Median Home Value: $221,352
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,011
• Median Household Income: $39,286

Camden NJ

• Population: 76,296
• Average Commute: 21 minutes
• Median Home Value: $128,055
• Median Monthly Rent: $959
• Median Household Income: $38,374

Trenton

• Population: 92,523
• Average Commute: 21 minutes
• Median Home Value: $129,046
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,123
• Median Household Income: $48,336

Newark NJ

• Population: 311,032
• Average Commute: 28 minutes
• Median Home Value: $358,548
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,150
• Median Household Income: $49,479

Paterson

• Population: 159,281
• Average Commute: 20 minutes
• Median Home Value: $337,724
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,256
• Median Household Income: $58,595

East Orange

• Population: 71,457
• Average Commute: 29 minutes
• Median Home Value: $336,842
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,193
• Median Household Income: $62,115

New Brunswick

• Population: 58,029
• Average Commute: 22 minutes
• Median Home Value: $341,493
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,537
• Median Household Income: $64,414

Union City

Residential townhomes in Union City NJ USA circa 2023

• Population: 64,465
• Average Commute: 31 minutes
• Median Home Value: $478,222
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,366
• Median Household Income: $64,080

Passaic

• Population: 69,973
• Average Commute: 21 minutes
• Median Home Value: $410,180
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,236
• Median Household Income: $62,393

Elizabeth NJ

• Population: 136,494
• Average Commute: 22 minutes
• Median Home Value: $436,853
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,348
• Median Household Income: $65,032

Bayonne

Aerial view of Port Newark in Bayonne, New Jersey USA. The area is known for oil storage and international shipping

• Population: 68,300
• Average Commute: 31 minutes
• Median Home Value: $458,032
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,421
• Median Household Income: $81,972

Jersey City

• Population: 299,880
• Average Commute: 33 minutes
• Median Home Value: $550,485
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,700
• Median Household Income: $98,891

Vineland

• Population: 299,880
• Average Commute: 33 minutes
• Median Home Value: $550,485
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,700
• Median Household Income: $98,891

Clifton NJ

• Population: 87,628
• Average Commute: 23 minutes
• Median Home Value: $438,054
• Median Monthly Rent: $1,392
• Median Household Income: $97,664

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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: From Vineland to Clifton, these are the best places to live in NJ, according to US News