193 have matched ACS place data.
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New Jersey state guide
Compare large New Jersey cities by 2025 Census population, young-grad fit, BLS state unemployment, schooling access, cost pressure, commute, and safety-check notes. The current New Jersey subset includes 193 Northeast city pages with a combined 2025 population estimate of 4,243,120.
What the current New Jersey catalog shows
Garwood, New Jersey has the strongest verified population-growth signal in this New Jersey subset at +21.15% since the 2020 estimates base. Harrington Park, New Jersey has the lowest ACS rent-to-income baseline among the matched catalog cities at 9.4%. These figures describe the WhereToLive.us city subset, not a statewide average.
Median of matched city ACS gross-rent estimates; not a statewide rent.
Median of matched city ACS household-income estimates; not a statewide income.
Median of matched city ACS owner-occupied home values.
Montvale, New Jersey leads this subset at 80/100.
Median of matched city approximate ACS commute estimates.
| City | Catalog | Grad fit | Median rent | Median income | 2025 population | City unemployment | Growth | Jobs | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, New Jersey | #61 | 51/100 | $1,392 | $52,060 | 323,808 | 11.6% | +3.96% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Jersey City, New Jersey | #71 | 65/100 | $2,007 | $97,710 | 302,013 | 5.5% | +3.17% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Paterson, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 50/100 | $1,548 | $55,997 | 161,793 | 10.7% | +1.27% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Elizabeth, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 55/100 | $1,523 | $66,555 | 141,675 | 7.7% | +3.18% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Trenton, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 53/100 | $1,294 | $52,537 | 91,506 | 10.1% | +0.76% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Clifton, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 63/100 | $1,711 | $98,237 | 91,127 | 7.1% | +1.42% | competitive | rent watch |
| Bayonne, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 64/100 | $1,682 | $83,887 | 74,744 | 5.4% | +4.26% | competitive | rent stretched |
| East Orange, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 55/100 | $1,441 | $60,830 | 72,159 | 9.2% | +3.57% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Camden, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 49/100 | $1,226 | $40,546 | 71,430 | 14.5% | -0.48% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Passaic, New Jersey | New Jersey coverage | 54/100 | $1,465 | $55,371 | 71,337 | 12.5% | +1.09% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Union City, New Jersey | 2025 population #590 | 61/100 | $1,807 | $182,730 | 66,656 | 16.3% | -2.89% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Vineland, New Jersey | 2025 population #640 | 64/100 | $1,233 | $67,860 | 62,703 | 7.8% | +3.18% | competitive | rent watch |
| Hoboken, New Jersey | 2025 population #689 | 62/100 | $2,938 | $180,579 | 59,027 | 3.8% | -1.72% | competitive | rent watch |
| Plainfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #726 | 61/100 | $1,767 | $85,908 | 57,141 | 8.9% | +4.69% | competitive | rent stretched |
| New Brunswick, New Jersey | 2025 population #727 | 52/100 | $1,814 | $65,810 | 57,133 | 8.1% | +3.39% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Perth Amboy, New Jersey | 2025 population #730 | 51/100 | $1,688 | $61,977 | 56,739 | 14.3% | +2.34% | competitive | high rent burden |
| West New York, New Jersey | 2025 population #776 | 54/100 | $1,716 | $71,729 | 53,192 | 8.4% | +0.68% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Sayreville, New Jersey | 2025 population #879 | 65/100 | $1,711 | $99,979 | 46,787 | 5.8% | +3.12% | competitive | rent watch |
| Hackensack, New Jersey | 2025 population #886 | 57/100 | $1,911 | $84,277 | 46,380 | 7.7% | +0.76% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Linden, New Jersey | 2025 population #904 | 61/100 | $1,731 | $92,915 | 45,752 | 9.5% | +4.62% | competitive | rent watch |
| Kearny, New Jersey | 2025 population #1017 | 54/100 | $1,720 | $79,154 | 40,862 | 6.6% | -2.72% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Fort Lee, New Jersey | 2025 population #1033 | 62/100 | $2,270 | $107,274 | 40,345 | 5.8% | +0.44% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Atlantic City, New Jersey | 2025 population #1077 | 49/100 | $1,136 | $41,028 | 38,787 | 14.5% | +0.77% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Fair Lawn, New Jersey | 2025 population #1122 | 76/100 | $1,917 | $144,574 | 37,128 | 6.2% | +6.30% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Garfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #1247 | 58/100 | $1,688 | $79,700 | 33,353 | 6.7% | +2.12% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Long Branch, New Jersey | 2025 population #1248 | 61/100 | $1,876 | $79,653 | 33,321 | 7.0% | +5.27% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Westfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #1267 | 72/100 | $2,357 | $232,629 | 32,595 | 3.6% | +5.03% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Princeton, New Jersey | 2025 population #1315 | 71/100 | $2,636 | $192,079 | 31,469 | 4.3% | +2.55% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Rahway, New Jersey | 2025 population #1333 | 64/100 | $1,845 | $91,461 | 31,010 | 7.3% | +4.91% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Englewood, New Jersey | 2025 population #1365 | 63/100 | $1,977 | $102,571 | 30,035 | 7.8% | +2.48% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Bergenfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #1406 | 67/100 | $1,752 | $130,045 | 28,754 | 6.2% | +1.45% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Bridgeton, New Jersey | 2025 population #1422 | 57/100 | $1,340 | $55,781 | 28,307 | 5.8% | +3.95% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Millville, New Jersey | 2025 population #1437 | 63/100 | $1,261 | $70,275 | 28,098 | 6.1% | +2.20% | competitive | rent watch |
| Paramus, New Jersey | 2025 population #1505 | 63/100 | $3,032 | $144,349 | 26,723 | 7.7% | +0.12% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Cliffside Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #1522 | 63/100 | $1,837 | $93,452 | 26,539 | 4.4% | +3.22% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Ridgewood, New Jersey | 2025 population #1526 | 69/100 | $2,499 | $208,211 | 26,527 | 3.4% | +2.14% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Lodi, New Jersey | 2025 population #1544 | 59/100 | $1,714 | $89,305 | 26,187 | 7.0% | -0.05% | competitive | rent watch |
| Carteret, New Jersey | 2025 population #1561 | 60/100 | $2,032 | $96,862 | 25,781 | 10.1% | +1.78% | competitive | rent stretched |
| South Plainfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #1630 | 67/100 | $2,107 | $130,239 | 24,891 | 5.6% | +2.29% | competitive | rent watch |
| Glassboro, New Jersey | 2025 population #1651 | 68/100 | $1,687 | $87,278 | 24,483 | 7.4% | +5.74% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Summit, New Jersey | 2025 population #1710 | 70/100 | $2,430 | $190,304 | 23,314 | 5.4% | +2.62% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Roselle, New Jersey | 2025 population #1712 | 60/100 | $1,567 | $92,762 | 23,261 | 8.0% | +2.48% | competitive | rent watch |
| North Plainfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #1737 | 56/100 | $1,752 | $87,349 | 22,879 | 8.8% | +0.33% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Secaucus, New Jersey | 2025 population #1752 | 67/100 | $2,391 | $139,821 | 22,640 | 5.6% | +2.04% | competitive | rent watch |
| Harrison, New Jersey | 2025 population #1789 | 69/100 | $2,226 | $93,013 | 22,105 | 5.3% | +13.58% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Lindenwold, New Jersey | 2025 population #1800 | 55/100 | $1,323 | $55,954 | 21,952 | 4.6% | +1.45% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Elmwood Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #1821 | 59/100 | $2,074 | $101,740 | 21,534 | 7.4% | +0.58% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Pleasantville, New Jersey | 2025 population #1875 | 55/100 | $1,354 | $53,661 | 20,853 | 10.7% | +1.08% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Morristown, New Jersey | 2025 population #1880 | 67/100 | $2,274 | $121,340 | 20,750 | 5.3% | +2.82% | competitive | rent watch |
| Palisades Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #1921 | 62/100 | $2,009 | $94,743 | 20,317 | 5.6% | +0.11% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Hawthorne, New Jersey | 2025 population #1932 | 68/100 | $1,830 | $110,237 | 20,169 | 5.1% | +2.69% | competitive | rent watch |
| Point Pleasant, New Jersey | 2025 population #1972 | 70/100 | $1,930 | $115,625 | 19,712 | 3.0% | +4.00% | competitive | rent watch |
| Tinton Falls, New Jersey | 2025 population #1984 | 70/100 | $1,746 | $117,308 | 19,539 | 5.8% | +1.98% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Rutherford, New Jersey | 2025 population #2014 | 68/100 | $1,966 | $143,153 | 19,132 | 4.2% | +1.57% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Dover, New Jersey | 2025 population #2036 | 54/100 | $1,825 | $73,737 | 18,919 | 5.9% | +2.49% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Dumont, New Jersey | 2025 population #2071 | 72/100 | $1,787 | $126,071 | 18,501 | 3.7% | +3.65% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| New Milford, New Jersey | 2025 population #2201 | 65/100 | $1,765 | $114,889 | 17,133 | 6.4% | +1.22% | competitive | rent watch |
| Madison, New Jersey | 2025 population #2252 | 65/100 | $2,253 | $171,471 | 16,607 | 6.3% | -2.10% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| North Arlington, New Jersey | 2025 population #2253 | 61/100 | $1,738 | $94,201 | 16,601 | 6.3% | +0.94% | competitive | rent watch |
| South River, New Jersey | 2025 population #2289 | 58/100 | $1,675 | $96,147 | 16,262 | 7.7% | +0.80% | competitive | rent watch |
| Asbury Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #2352 | 61/100 | $1,722 | $75,544 | 15,632 | 5.6% | +2.86% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Roselle Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #2356 | 76/100 | $1,663 | $109,679 | 15,603 | 4.8% | +11.80% | competitive | rent watch |
| Fairview, New Jersey | 2025 population #2364 | 53/100 | $1,694 | $63,606 | 15,509 | 9.4% | +3.23% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Edgewater, New Jersey | 2025 population #2366 | 71/100 | $2,579 | $124,050 | 15,499 | 8.0% | +8.06% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Phillipsburg, New Jersey | 2025 population #2369 | 61/100 | $1,167 | $68,324 | 15,456 | 7.3% | +1.42% | competitive | rent watch |
| Metuchen, New Jersey | 2025 population #2377 | 70/100 | $2,078 | $158,052 | 15,363 | 5.8% | +1.94% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Highland Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #2385 | 67/100 | $1,873 | $104,694 | 15,259 | 4.8% | +1.19% | competitive | rent watch |
| Tenafly, New Jersey | 2025 population #2386 | 63/100 | $3,501 | $208,200 | 15,237 | 6.8% | -1.14% | competitive | rent watch |
| Hammonton, New Jersey | 2025 population #2398 | 61/100 | $1,611 | $78,087 | 15,060 | 6.1% | +2.37% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Ramsey, New Jersey | 2025 population #2415 | 68/100 | $2,245 | $160,996 | 14,925 | 3.2% | +0.86% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Hopatcong, New Jersey | 2025 population #2423 | 65/100 | $1,777 | $115,758 | 14,824 | 2.9% | +3.16% | competitive | rent watch |
| Middlesex, New Jersey | 2025 population #2431 | 64/100 | $1,416 | $105,000 | 14,740 | 3.6% | +0.71% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Somerville, New Jersey | 2025 population #2441 | 77/100 | $1,802 | $103,760 | 14,665 | 3.4% | +18.76% | competitive | rent watch |
| Florham Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #2471 | 74/100 | $3,109 | $158,696 | 14,456 | 5.4% | +15.07% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Collingswood, New Jersey | 2025 population #2483 | 67/100 | $1,488 | $90,184 | 14,386 | 5.5% | +1.38% | competitive | rent watch |
| New Providence, New Jersey | 2025 population #2515 | 71/100 | $1,903 | $161,599 | 14,092 | 3.8% | +2.94% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Woodland Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #2582 | 63/100 | $1,839 | $98,845 | 13,623 | 5.6% | +0.96% | competitive | rent watch |
| Eatontown, New Jersey | 2025 population #2584 | 62/100 | $1,601 | $90,463 | 13,607 | 6.7% | +0.10% | competitive | rent watch |
| Ridgefield Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #2623 | 62/100 | $1,731 | $100,718 | 13,372 | 9.9% | +0.72% | competitive | rent watch |
| Bound Brook, New Jersey | 2025 population #2671 | 67/100 | $1,973 | $90,571 | 13,038 | 4.1% | +8.76% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Red Bank, New Jersey | 2025 population #2693 | 62/100 | $2,026 | $97,477 | 12,896 | 3.5% | -0.23% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Oakland, New Jersey | 2025 population #2698 | 69/100 | $1,383 | $162,019 | 12,837 | 5.4% | +0.83% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Haddonfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #2713 | 70/100 | $1,897 | $200,400 | 12,740 | 3.6% | +1.45% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Freehold, New Jersey | 2025 population #2741 | 60/100 | $1,832 | $85,707 | 12,562 | 8.2% | +0.22% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Glen Rock, New Jersey | 2025 population #2785 | 69/100 | $1,930 | $215,096 | 12,288 | 6.0% | +1.27% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey | 2025 population #2801 | 66/100 | $1,700 | $123,734 | 12,211 | 4.4% | +0.73% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| River Edge, New Jersey | 2025 population #2809 | 68/100 | $1,879 | $159,028 | 12,159 | 4.7% | +0.95% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Wallington, New Jersey | 2025 population #2820 | 63/100 | $1,625 | $85,862 | 12,092 | 8.3% | +1.84% | competitive | rent watch |
| Guttenberg, New Jersey | 2025 population #2844 | 58/100 | $1,677 | $75,683 | 11,910 | 6.8% | -1.47% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Bellmawr, New Jersey | 2025 population #2850 | 62/100 | $1,257 | $76,654 | 11,874 | 4.0% | +1.38% | competitive | rent watch |
| Ringwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #2857 | 70/100 | $1,750 | $152,414 | 11,853 | 4.8% | +1.07% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Gloucester City, New Jersey | 2025 population #2895 | 55/100 | $1,484 | $64,938 | 11,643 | 5.4% | +1.38% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Ridgefield, New Jersey | 2025 population #2907 | 64/100 | $2,095 | $118,059 | 11,547 | 5.6% | +0.56% | competitive | rent watch |
| Wanaque, New Jersey | 2025 population #2925 | 65/100 | $1,778 | $113,175 | 11,418 | 4.0% | +0.89% | competitive | rent watch |
| Westwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #2933 | 69/100 | $2,458 | $165,781 | 11,365 | 2.5% | +0.79% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Beachwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #2937 | 62/100 | $2,335 | $106,858 | 11,340 | 3.1% | +4.46% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Pompton Lakes, New Jersey | 2025 population #2953 | 68/100 | $1,845 | $124,454 | 11,246 | 3.1% | +1.02% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Franklin Lakes, New Jersey | 2025 population #2965 | 67/100 | $3,230 | $235,795 | 11,180 | 2.3% | +0.69% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Totowa, New Jersey | 2025 population #2973 | 66/100 | $2,072 | $113,563 | 11,166 | 3.0% | +0.99% | competitive | rent watch |
| Ocean City, New Jersey | 2025 population #2991 | 62/100 | $1,683 | $101,782 | 11,101 | 3.2% | -1.18% | competitive | rent watch |
| Little Ferry, New Jersey | 2025 population #2992 | 60/100 | $1,783 | $85,750 | 11,099 | 7.6% | +1.04% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Lincoln Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #3014 | 65/100 | $1,857 | $123,397 | 10,950 | 10.1% | +0.37% | competitive | rent watch |
| Manville, New Jersey | 2025 population #3017 | 56/100 | $1,844 | $93,333 | 10,932 | 3.1% | -0.18% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Pine Hill, New Jersey | 2025 population #3024 | 58/100 | $1,411 | $72,588 | 10,909 | 7.9% | +1.38% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Somers Point, New Jersey | 2025 population #3089 | 61/100 | $1,383 | $71,062 | 10,590 | 10.5% | +1.08% | competitive | rent stretched |
| East Rutherford, New Jersey | 2025 population #3095 | 67/100 | $1,952 | $97,993 | 10,566 | 4.3% | +5.45% | competitive | rent stretched |
| South Amboy, New Jersey | 2025 population #3126 | 70/100 | $1,707 | $91,997 | 10,403 | 5.9% | +11.06% | competitive | rent watch |
| Wood-Ridge, New Jersey | 2025 population #3139 | 69/100 | $1,878 | $136,108 | 10,341 | 4.8% | +2.01% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Waldwick, New Jersey | 2025 population #3156 | 66/100 | $3,446 | $177,962 | 10,252 | 2.2% | +1.94% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Burlington, New Jersey | 2025 population #3158 | 63/100 | $1,631 | $84,813 | 10,243 | 12.2% | +5.21% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Hillsdale, New Jersey | 2025 population #3165 | 69/100 | $1,764 | $186,688 | 10,214 | 3.4% | +0.69% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Hackettstown, New Jersey | 2025 population #3174 | 62/100 | $1,469 | $93,083 | 10,185 | 8.2% | -0.52% | competitive | rent watch |
| Maywood, New Jersey | 2025 population #3177 | 64/100 | $1,854 | $117,912 | 10,166 | 8.1% | +0.83% | competitive | rent watch |
| Kinnelon, New Jersey | 2025 population #3186 | 69/100 | $2,282 | $187,438 | 10,138 | 8.1% | +1.50% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Woodbury, New Jersey | 2025 population #3189 | 68/100 | $990 | $77,028 | 10,130 | 7.9% | +1.83% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Montvale, New Jersey | 2025 population #3195 | 80/100 | $2,053 | $178,269 | 10,113 | 5.9% | +19.77% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Chatham, New Jersey | 2025 population #3220 | 77/100 | $2,250 | $241,500 | 10,027 | 5.2% | +8.94% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Keansburg, New Jersey | 2025 population #3261 | 57/100 | $1,679 | $81,428 | 9,818 | 4.5% | +0.45% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Bogota, New Jersey | 2025 population #3262 | 70/100 | $1,941 | $103,299 | 9,816 | 7.1% | +11.98% | competitive | rent watch |
| Matawan, New Jersey | 2025 population #3272 | 68/100 | $1,824 | $123,354 | 9,768 | 5.1% | +2.19% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Park Ridge, New Jersey | 2025 population #3306 | 77/100 | $2,257 | $171,029 | 9,571 | 3.2% | +7.73% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Leonia, New Jersey | 2025 population #3334 | 67/100 | $2,073 | $129,665 | 9,441 | 6.0% | +1.25% | competitive | rent watch |
| Caldwell, New Jersey | 2025 population #3358 | 67/100 | $1,976 | $96,824 | 9,375 | 4.4% | +4.25% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Ventnor City, New Jersey | 2025 population #3368 | 63/100 | $1,417 | $68,671 | 9,345 | 9.5% | +1.51% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Cresskill, New Jersey | 2025 population #3397 | 66/100 | $2,599 | $170,376 | 9,257 | 5.2% | +1.09% | competitive | rent watch |
| Absecon, New Jersey | 2025 population #3411 | 58/100 | $1,807 | $73,676 | 9,209 | 5.6% | +0.91% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Haledon, New Jersey | 2025 population #3433 | 60/100 | $1,750 | $95,870 | 9,125 | 6.1% | +0.94% | competitive | rent watch |
| North Haledon, New Jersey | 2025 population #3445 | 62/100 | $2,369 | $125,313 | 9,089 | 4.6% | +1.69% | competitive | rent watch |
| Clayton, New Jersey | 2025 population #3455 | 65/100 | $1,246 | $90,274 | 9,041 | 7.2% | +2.72% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Pitman, New Jersey | 2025 population #3469 | 67/100 | $1,521 | $98,489 | 8,961 | 5.4% | +2.03% | competitive | rent watch |
| Boonton, New Jersey | 2025 population #3480 | 68/100 | $1,849 | $114,302 | 8,920 | 6.9% | +1.12% | competitive | rent watch |
| Audubon, New Jersey | 2025 population #3510 | 69/100 | $1,290 | $115,789 | 8,825 | 4.0% | +1.27% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Closter, New Jersey | 2025 population #3554 | 67/100 | $2,721 | $190,469 | 8,663 | 3.3% | +0.73% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Upper Saddle River, New Jersey | 2025 population #3555 | 71/100 | $3,501 | $250,001 | 8,650 | 7.3% | +3.52% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| West Long Branch, New Jersey | 2025 population #3562 | 65/100 | $1,970 | $114,271 | 8,625 | 8.3% | +0.42% | competitive | rent watch |
| Kenilworth, New Jersey | 2025 population #3569 | 65/100 | $2,023 | $118,611 | 8,602 | 6.3% | +2.03% | competitive | rent watch |
| Raritan, New Jersey | 2025 population #3592 | 72/100 | $2,112 | $107,672 | 8,516 | 2.8% | +8.65% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Northfield, New Jersey | 2025 population #3598 | 66/100 | $1,835 | $111,599 | 8,496 | 3.9% | +0.77% | competitive | rent watch |
| Newton, New Jersey | 2025 population #3602 | 62/100 | $1,442 | $76,221 | 8,486 | 9.9% | +1.51% | competitive | rent watch |
| Runnemede, New Jersey | 2025 population #3618 | 64/100 | $1,423 | $91,302 | 8,443 | 6.1% | +1.38% | competitive | rent watch |
| Dunellen, New Jersey | 2025 population #3646 | 69/100 | $1,835 | $86,967 | 8,337 | 5.5% | +9.14% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Oradell, New Jersey | 2025 population #3661 | 68/100 | $2,305 | $221,322 | 8,293 | 2.3% | +0.63% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Glen Ridge, New Jersey | 2025 population #3672 | 75/100 | $2,728 | $250,001 | 8,259 | 7.6% | +6.17% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Spotswood, New Jersey | 2025 population #3680 | 65/100 | $1,079 | $105,060 | 8,236 | 8.9% | +1.08% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Butler, New Jersey | 2025 population #3699 | 69/100 | $1,599 | $111,557 | 8,184 | 4.1% | +2.03% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Fanwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #3733 | 71/100 | $2,446 | $195,529 | 8,035 | 2.7% | +3.33% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Bernardsville, New Jersey | 2025 population #3754 | 70/100 | $2,297 | $236,115 | 7,966 | 4.3% | +1.09% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Bloomingdale, New Jersey | 2025 population #3789 | 66/100 | $1,753 | $127,500 | 7,853 | 3.6% | +1.02% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Palmyra, New Jersey | 2025 population #3849 | 64/100 | $1,696 | $89,574 | 7,664 | 6.5% | +2.90% | competitive | rent watch |
| Brigantine, New Jersey | 2025 population #3852 | 63/100 | $1,517 | $97,250 | 7,658 | 5.7% | -0.80% | competitive | rent watch |
| Berlin, New Jersey | 2025 population #3861 | 66/100 | $1,439 | $102,855 | 7,628 | 2.1% | +1.84% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Wharton, New Jersey | 2025 population #3864 | 65/100 | $1,720 | $85,767 | 7,618 | 7.4% | +5.25% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Haddon Heights, New Jersey | 2025 population #3865 | 71/100 | $1,166 | $133,125 | 7,609 | 4.5% | +1.48% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Emerson, New Jersey | 2025 population #3943 | 69/100 | $1,887 | $155,536 | 7,371 | 5.6% | +1.19% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Mountainside, New Jersey | 2025 population #3949 | 71/100 | $3,501 | $211,538 | 7,346 | 3.5% | +4.36% | competitive | rent watch |
| Washington, New Jersey | 2025 population #3963 | 61/100 | $1,348 | $81,336 | 7,326 | 3.0% | +1.15% | competitive | rent watch |
| Keyport, New Jersey | 2025 population #3992 | 62/100 | $1,458 | $82,321 | 7,235 | 12.8% | +0.33% | competitive | rent watch |
| Stratford, New Jersey | 2025 population #4002 | 68/100 | $1,190 | $98,427 | 7,200 | 4.7% | +3.18% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Rumson, New Jersey | 2025 population #4017 | 63/100 | $3,501 | $250,001 | 7,157 | 4.5% | -2.31% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Barrington, New Jersey | 2025 population #4019 | 67/100 | $1,320 | $87,290 | 7,155 | 4.7% | +1.23% | competitive | rent watch |
| Allendale, New Jersey | 2025 population #4031 | 69/100 | $2,590 | $160,162 | 7,116 | 4.1% | +4.00% | competitive | rent watch |
| Milltown, New Jersey | 2025 population #4035 | 67/100 | $1,204 | $140,960 | 7,103 | 3.5% | +0.79% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Linwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #4047 | 71/100 | $2,188 | $156,354 | 7,051 | 7.4% | +1.31% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Midland Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #4054 | 68/100 | $1,853 | $146,841 | 7,039 | 7.2% | +0.66% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| North Caldwell, New Jersey | 2025 population #4135 | 68/100 | $3,329 | $208,245 | 6,815 | 6.0% | +2.16% | competitive | rent watch |
| Old Tappan, New Jersey | 2025 population #4174 | 76/100 | $3,501 | $205,385 | 6,686 | 2.2% | +13.53% | competitive | rent watch |
| Rockaway, New Jersey | 2025 population #4192 | 67/100 | $1,587 | $107,053 | 6,631 | 6.4% | +0.79% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Morris Plains, New Jersey | 2025 population #4207 | 74/100 | $2,835 | $154,923 | 6,586 | 5.0% | +7.18% | competitive | rent watch |
| Watchung, New Jersey | 2025 population #4209 | 67/100 | $2,738 | $173,672 | 6,583 | 6.1% | +2.08% | competitive | rent watch |
| Oceanport, New Jersey | 2025 population #4226 | 74/100 | $1,608 | $126,094 | 6,540 | 7.3% | +6.26% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Prospect Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #4261 | 53/100 | $1,647 | $53,125 | 6,450 | 11.5% | +0.95% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Roseland, New Jersey | 2025 population #4275 | 65/100 | $3,297 | $164,458 | 6,417 | 4.9% | +1.92% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Carlstadt, New Jersey | 2025 population #4277 | 65/100 | $1,645 | $115,444 | 6,410 | 7.5% | +0.58% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Paulsboro, New Jersey | 2025 population #4307 | 63/100 | $976 | $64,239 | 6,329 | 13.0% | +2.15% | competitive | rent watch |
| Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey | 2025 population #4348 | 68/100 | $1,888 | $213,981 | 6,193 | 12.0% | +1.13% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Little Silver, New Jersey | 2025 population #4370 | 68/100 | $3,501 | $240,853 | 6,124 | 3.3% | -0.42% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Fair Haven, New Jersey | 2025 population #4382 | 64/100 | $3,492 | $250,001 | 6,096 | 4.9% | -2.76% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Hightstown, New Jersey | 2025 population #4418 | 70/100 | $1,606 | $108,987 | 6,007 | 4.5% | +1.81% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Mount Arlington, New Jersey | 2025 population #4428 | 59/100 | $2,392 | $92,264 | 5,985 | 3.2% | +1.17% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Manasquan, New Jersey | 2025 population #4438 | 67/100 | $2,030 | $142,944 | 5,954 | 2.7% | +0.24% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Belmar, New Jersey | 2025 population #4485 | 59/100 | $1,744 | $93,573 | 5,853 | 6.6% | -0.88% | competitive | rent watch |
| Somerdale, New Jersey | 2025 population #4496 | 68/100 | $1,097 | $85,625 | 5,823 | 6.7% | +4.94% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Jamesburg, New Jersey | 2025 population #4498 | 65/100 | $1,957 | $110,972 | 5,819 | 3.5% | +1.22% | competitive | rent watch |
| Norwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #4500 | 72/100 | $2,094 | $178,311 | 5,817 | 0.9% | +3.19% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Clementon, New Jersey | 2025 population #4539 | 66/100 | $1,169 | $62,979 | 5,744 | 7.0% | +7.42% | competitive | rent watch |
| Union Beach, New Jersey | 2025 population #4551 | 59/100 | $2,567 | $119,250 | 5,708 | 7.1% | -0.12% | competitive | rent stretched |
| Garwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #4695 | 75/100 | $1,753 | $110,670 | 5,390 | 7.1% | +21.15% | competitive | rent watch |
| Salem, New Jersey | 2025 population #4697 | 51/100 | $1,075 | $38,721 | 5,389 | 10.2% | +1.85% | competitive | high rent burden |
| Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey | 2025 population #4702 | 66/100 | $3,501 | $230,611 | 5,384 | 4.8% | +1.07% | competitive | rent watch |
| Margate City, New Jersey | 2025 population #4787 | 65/100 | $1,347 | $121,800 | 5,194 | 4.1% | -2.24% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Franklin, New Jersey | 2025 population #4847 | 65/100 | $1,381 | $92,744 | 5,083 | 7.2% | +3.48% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Wildwood, New Jersey | 2025 population #4861 | 59/100 | $997 | $75,222 | 5,068 | 7.4% | -1.69% | competitive | rent-friendly |
| Harrington Park, New Jersey | 2025 population #4870 | 74/100 | $1,414 | $180,500 | 5,052 | 3.3% | +6.58% | competitive | rent-friendly |