New Jersey boasts significant representation on Niche’s latest list of top suburbs near New York City. The 2024 rankings evaluate a variety of factors, including crime rates, job opportunities, school quality, housing trends, and connectivity to nearby areas.
Nearly half of Niche’s top 25 NYC suburbs are located in the Garden State. Northern New Jersey stands out for its convenient commute options—whether by train, bus, or car—for those working in or visiting the city.
Some of the highlighted New Jersey suburbs, which range from tranquil residential communities to vibrant urban hubs, include:
- Closter
- Mountain Lakes
- Hoboken
- Upper Montclair
- Metuchen
- Summit
- New Providence
- Haworth
- Ridgewood
- Harrington Park
- River Edge
- Ho-Ho-Kus
These locations underscore why New Jersey is a top choice for those seeking a blend of suburban living and city access. Though we’re not sure some of these towns and cities fit, let us know what you think about Niche’s analysis. Do you think they got it right? Just eyeshot-ting this, there are definitely some municipalities that were grossly ignored. But hey, food for thought.