6 Central, South Jersey Towns Best Places To Live In USA: Report

NEW JERSEY — Several Central or South Jersey suburbs are among the top 1,000 best places to live in the U.S., according to a recent report from Niche.

Niche analyzes and ranks factors such as livability, crime rates, the housing market and trends, schools, employment, and access to other amenities and resources. Rankings are based on city data from the U.S. Census, FBI and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New Jersey's best suburbs (those in the top 1,000) include:

• South Brunswick (Monmouth Junction section) (#395)
• Cherry Hill (Springdale section) (#433)
• Cherry Hill (Greentree section) (#532)
• Metuchen (#627)
• South Brunswick (Kendall Park section) (#766)
• Haddonfield (#784)
• Highland Park (#943)
• Moorestown (#965)

Niche also tracks which U.S. cities are best for families, most diverse, and best to buy a home. Users can see which cities, suburbs, or neighborhoods are ranked.

The latest report on best places to live in the country also considers the cost of living, commute, nightlife, and walkability. These elements played a big role in decision-making due to the pandemic and shifts in living, working, and commuting over the last year, according to the company.

"In the past year, many people have become more mobile than ever before," Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche, said in a statement.

"Especially if they're able to work remotely, people are asking themselves where they really want to live," Skurman said. "Our rankings are designed to help our users find the next place they want to call home based on their unique priorities. For families, we know schools are an important factor. In addition to the Best Places to Live rankings, our comprehensive school profiles and school rankings are very valuable for families looking to make a move."

See the full list of 2021 Best Cities to Live in America.