Best Job Markets in New Jersey
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in New Jersey based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Sewell leads the ranking with a value of 0.5% and a population of 3,065.
The top three cities are Sewell (0.5%), Thorofare (0.5%), and Branchville (0.6%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in New Jersey.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Sewell | 0.5% | 3,065 |
| #2 | Thorofare | 0.5% | 2,419 |
| #3 | Branchville | 0.6% | 724 |
| #4 | Beesleys Point | 0.7% | 1,476 |
| #5 | Bay Head | 0.9% | 1,201 |
| #6 | Cranford | 0.9% | 1,783 |
| #7 | Palermo | 0.9% | 2,667 |
| #8 | Forsgate | 1.0% | 2,094 |
| #9 | Landing | 1.0% | 4,499 |
| #10 | Newfield | 1.0% | 1,811 |
| #11 | Ocean View | 1.0% | 877 |
| #12 | Springfield | 1.1% | 1,338 |
| #13 | Norwood | 1.2% | 5,668 |
| #14 | Rosenhayn | 1.2% | 1,066 |
| #15 | West Belmar | 1.2% | 2,682 |
| #16 | Long Valley | 1.3% | 2,107 |
| #17 | Riverdale | 1.3% | 4,084 |
| #18 | Sussex | 1.3% | 2,004 |
| #19 | West Berlin | 1.3% | 2,533 |
| #20 | Hopewell | 1.4% | 1,828 |
| #21 | Vernon Center | 1.4% | 1,490 |
| #22 | Mountain Lake | 1.5% | 566 |
| #23 | Peapack and Gladstone | 1.5% | 2,547 |
| #24 | Six Mile Run | 1.6% | 3,185 |
| #25 | Country Lake Estates | 1.7% | 4,700 |
| #26 | Lavallette | 1.7% | 1,836 |
| #27 | Berlin | 1.8% | 7,503 |
| #28 | Goshen | 1.8% | 384 |
| #29 | Morganville | 1.8% | 5,544 |
| #30 | Dennisville | 1.9% | 667 |
| #31 | Ho-Ho-Kus | 1.9% | 4,230 |
| #32 | Kenvil | 1.9% | 1,719 |
| #33 | Ramtown | 1.9% | 6,410 |
| #34 | Woodbury Heights | 1.9% | 3,116 |
| #35 | Netcong | 2.0% | 3,543 |
| #36 | West Cape May | 2.0% | 934 |
| #37 | Bradley Beach | 2.1% | 4,264 |
| #38 | Cedar Glen West | 2.1% | 1,654 |
| #39 | Mountain Lakes | 2.1% | 4,535 |
| #40 | Mountainside | 2.1% | 6,967 |
| #41 | Vista Center | 2.1% | 2,235 |
| #42 | Mount Tabor | 2.2% | 1,127 |
| #43 | Stewartsville | 2.2% | 661 |
| #44 | Fieldsboro | 2.3% | 701 |
| #45 | Franklin Lakes | 2.3% | 11,011 |
| #46 | Germania | 2.3% | 974 |
| #47 | Heathcote | 2.3% | 6,689 |
| #48 | Lake Mohawk | 2.3% | 9,116 |
| #49 | Martinsville | 2.3% | 12,016 |
| #50 | Avalon | 2.4% | 1,478 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in New Jersey?
Sewell ranks #1 for best job markets in New Jersey with a value of 0.5% and a population of 3,065.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in New Jersey?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in New Jersey. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does New Jersey compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare New Jersey's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.