Jan 12, 2020 3:34 pm ET. ASBURY PARK – A team of travel writers has identified Asbury Park as among the "10 most dangerous" New Jersey cites, citing FBI statistics. "Only In Your State" cited New Jersey as one of the safest states in the country, following Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire.
Data from 2012 suggests that the average per capita income in New Jersey is $35,928 (Wikipedia). If you're making 3 times more than that, then you're in a good place. But it comes down to what you're happy with. Most people that I talk to are not happy with their income.
North Caldwell made a strong showing to take in the overall number one spot for the best place to live in New Jersey for 2020.
The 10 Most Affordable Places To Live In New Jersey For 2020
- Somerdale.
- Barrington.
- Pitman. Population: 8,830.
- Berlin. Population: 7,547.
- Runnemede. Population: 8,328.
- Haddon Heights. Source: Wikipedia User Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD | CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Glassboro. Population: 19,580.
- Phillipsburg.
Cost of living is already one of the highest in the country and it's only getting worse. It's a good place to raise a family with good schools and safe towns but if you're a single person it might seem weird moving to NJ for a reason other than work. If you have a good-paying job it might be worth it to move here.
NJ property taxes (and education costs) are so high because of places like NYC and Philly. Jersey also has the shore and mountains. NJ is the most expensive state in the US with property taxes and utilities through the roof..
NEW JERSEY — If we, as New Jersey residents, didn't have to deal with the absurdly high cost of living and the not-so-great state of the economy, the Garden State might indeed be the best place to live in America. But in the area of education, New Jersey ranked 15th best, and our state is the safest in the country.
New Jersey is a fairly safe place to visit. Suburban and countryside areas are very safe along with most Jersey Shore towns. Cities are mostly safe but do exercise common travel sense. Some neighborhoods of Camden, Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton are crime prone but it is unlikely that you will visit these areas.
The wealthiest towns in N.J., ranked
- Westfield, Union County.
- Millstone, Monmouth County.
- Holmdel, Monmouth County.
- Franklin Lakes, Bergen County.
- Warren, Somerset County. Median income: $154,647.
- Tenafly, Bergen County. Median income: $153,906.
- Livingston, Essex County. Median income: $153,381.
- Berkeley Heights, Union County. Median income: $147,614.
5 Safest Places in New Jersey
- New Hanover Township. This small township of 8,080 in Burlington County takes the top spot.
- Old Tappan.
- River Vale Township.
- Norwood.
- North Caldwell.
Safest Cities in New Jersey, 2019
| Rank | City | Safety Index |
|---|
| 1 | Ocean City | 1.35 |
| 2 | Weehawken Township | 1.09 |
| 3 | Ventnor City | 1.07 |
| 4 | Wall Township | 0.94 |
Where Are The Most Dangerous Cities In New Jersey?
| Rank | City | Violent Crimes Per Capita |
|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | 794 |
| 2 | Asbury Park | 1,107 |
| 3 | Camden | 1,637 |
| 4 | Woodbury | 543 |
15 Best Places to Live in New Jersey
- North Arlington. Source: sevenMaps7 / shutterstock.
- Ridgewood. Source: Rich B-S / Flickr.
- White Meadow Lake. Source: Rock nj / Wikimedia.
- Princeton. Source: Helen89 / shutterstock.
- Oradell. Source: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. / Wikimedia.
- Edison Township. Source: Andrew F.
- Saddle Brook. Source:
- Succasunna.
Ocean City is our pick for
New Jersey's safest city, scoring a sky high 1.35 on our
Safety Index. The seaside resort community recorded just 12 violent crimes in 2017 for a low 1.13 per 1,000 inhabitants.
Safest Cities in New Jersey, 2019.
| Rank | City | Safety Index |
|---|
| 1 | Ocean City | 1.35 |
| 2 | Weehawken Township | 1.09 |
| 3 | Ventnor City | 1.07 |
| 4 | Wall Township | 0.94 |
The town with the most violent crime incidents is first and then the rest are in descending order.
- Camden, 1198.
- Jersey City, 1233.
- Newark, 2069.
- Paterson, 1076.
- Trenton, 973.
- Elizabeth, 897.
- Passaic, 406.
- Irvington, 354.
In general, most of the neighborhoods in Jersey City are safe to walk around in during the day, however, at night the crime rate is know to increase. It's a good idea to avoid the southern areas of the city close to Bayonne, such as Greenville, due to it being an impoverished and high crime section of town.
Safest Cities in New Jersey, 2019
| Rank | City | Safety Index |
|---|
| 1 | Ocean City | 1.35 |
| 2 | Weehawken Township | 1.09 |
| 3 | Ventnor City | 1.07 |
| 4 | Wall Township | 0.94 |
In general yes, Jersey City is a safe place to live. Like any big city it has good areas and bad areas. The safest place to live would be in Downtown (Grove Street/Newport/Exchange Place). Places to avoid would be the Greenville section (Ocean Ave) and West Side (MLK).
In general, most of the neighborhoods in Jersey City are safe to walk around in during the day, however, at night the crime rate is know to increase. It's a good idea to avoid the southern areas of the city close to Bayonne, such as Greenville, due to it being an impoverished and high crime section of town.
Here are the best neighborhoods in Jersey City for 2020:
- Downtown (Homes)
- The Waterfront (Homes)
- Liberty Park (Homes)
- The Heights (Homes)
- Hackensack Riverfront (Homes)
- West Side (Homes)
- Lincoln Park (Homes)
- McGinley Square (Homes)
Here are notable findings for Jersey City in 2018: Population: 270,175. Violent crime: 1,233. Murder: 17.
In general yes, Jersey City is a safe place to live. Like any big city it has good areas and bad areas. The safest place to live would be in Downtown (Grove Street/Newport/Exchange Place). Places to avoid would be the Greenville section (Ocean Ave) and West Side (MLK).
Probably the most recognized features of Jersey City are its historical points of interest. Jersey City is home to Liberty Island National Park, including the Ellis Island Immigration Station, while The Statue of Liberty is completely surrounded by the City of Jersey City.
Hoboken is very safe. The only questionable areas are on the west side of Hoboken, but even those are tolerable. Lots of young people (male and female) populate the city. It's a fun but expensive place to live.
Based on FBI crime data, Union City is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Union City has a crime rate that is higher than 73% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
At the 2018 census estimates, Jersey City had a population of 265,560, up from 247,597 at the 2010 United States Census. The population density was 17,954.6 persons per square mile.
The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Union City is 1 in 50. Based on FBI crime data, Union City is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to New Jersey, Union City has a crime rate that is higher than 80% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
There are 19.14 miles from Oakland to Union City in southeast direction and 20 miles (32.19 kilometers) by car, following the I-880 S route. Oakland and Union City are 22 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop .
Union City is a city in the San Francisco Bay Area in Alameda County, California, United States located approximately 19 miles south of Oakland, 30 miles southeast of San Francisco, and 20 miles north of San Jose.
