Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.
Princeton came in at No. 1, with Princeton Junction following at No. 2.
Upper Montclair was listed as the third best place to live in New Jersey, and is described as a family-friendly area with plenty of parks and great schools.
Here are other top places to live in New Jersey.
- 4: Ridgewood
- 5: Mountain Lakes
- 6: Princeton Meadows
- 7. Springdale
- 8. Monmouth Junction
- 9.Westfield
- 10. New Providence
- 11. Short Hills
- 12. Haddonfield
- 13. Glen Rock
- 14. Allendale
- 15. Summit
- 16. Livingston
- 17. Metuchen
- 18. Ho-Ho-Kus
- 19. Bernards Township
- 20. Berkeley Heights
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