The Best South Jersey Towns for Families
The Best South Jersey Towns for Families in 2022
Relocating can be stressful for anyone, but it is especially difficult when you have young children.
After all, you want to be in a neighborhood where your children can explore, go to great schools, and be safe playing in the streets.
Sinclair Moving and Storage’s South Jersey movers know the area quite well, and they know which neighborhoods families prefer over the ones that are less family-friendly.
When you are house hunting in South Jersey, make sure to consider some of the best-ranked cities, which were featured in the New Jersey Family list. Here are the best places to live in South Jersey in 2022.
What South Jersey Towns Ranked Best for Families?
Atlantic County
Atlantic County is best known for Atlantic City — the place where adults visit and enjoy time at the casinos. However, there are family-friendly neighborhoods within Atlantic County, including Linwood City which had a population of 6,742.
Other Atlantic County cities listed include:
- Linwood
- Egg Harbor Township
- Northfield
- Margate City
- Somers Point
Burlington County
Burlington County is one of the largest counties by area in New Jersey, and it is part of the Mount Holly Township. While much larger than other counties, it offers a small-town feel. The highest ranked Burlington County city was Chesterfield, with a population just over 7,600.
Other Burlington County areas that ranked well include:
- Moorestown Township
- Ramblewood
- Medford Township
- Chesterfield Township
- Eastampton Township
Camden County
Camden County is best known for the breathtaking parks, and plenty of their cities made the list for great places to live with families.
The highest ranked city in Camden is Haddonfield.
Other high-ranking cities in Camden County include:
- Springdale
- Greentree
- Haddonfield
- Echelon
- Ashland
Cape May County
Cape May County is located at the southern tip of New Jersey, and when you venture out to the Cape May Peninsula at night, you can catch a breathtaking sunset.
It is part of Ocean City and has plenty of family-friendly areas. The highest ranked for Cape May County was Upper Cape May with a population of 12,283.
Other cities that made the list include:
- Ocean City
- Cape May
- Avalon
- West Cape May
Cumberland County
Cumberland County is a quaint, small town, with Bridgeton being one of the cutest little areas to visit. When it comes to cities inside Cumberland County, there are a few that are especially family-friendly. Lawrence Township was listed with a population of 3,268. It is extremely small, safe, and just about everyone knows their neighbor’s name.
Other Cumberland locations include:
- Bridgeton
- Maurice River
- Vineland
- Fairfield
Salem County
Salem County is historic, fun, and connects to Delaware from the Delaware Memorial Bridge. It is known for the Delaware River that forms its borders, and it sits at the south-western corner of New Jersey.
Salem did very well in the rankings, with Alloway ranking 20 at their population of 3,440.
Other Salem County cities ranking well include:
- Woodstown
- Pilesgrove Township
- Mannington Township
- Elmer
Gloucester County
Gloucester County is known for Rowan College, and it has a larger population compared to the other counties nearby. In Gloucester, several cities performed well, with their top-ranking city being Harrison Township at rank 14.
Other high-performing cities include:
- Beckett
- Turnersville
- Wenonah
- Mullica Hill
- Woolwich Township
South Jersey Movers Know the Best Neighborhoods and How to Get to Them
When you are relocating to a South Jersey community, ask your friendly South Jersey movers at Sinclair Moving & Storage the best route to take, amenities nearby and more. Sinclair is a premier South Jersey moving service affiliated with Mayflower Transit.
