Cities In New Jersey

By: Irving Oala

Break Studios Contributing Writer

It's sometimes tough to know where the cities in New Jersey begin and end, as it seems that the incredible population density throughout the small state is really just a continuation of suburbs from New York City and Newark, in the middle of the state. But there are actually a large number of enjoyable cities in New Jersey for people to live and raise a family, or even vacation to for a very short period of time. Check the list below for some of the top cities in New Jersey.

  1. Franklin, New Jersey. Despite being only an hour away from the metropolitan epicenter of the world in the Big Apple, Franklin, New Jersey has a large amount of farmland, along with cows and a quiet country lifestyle. This has been a top place for people who have worked their whole lives in New York to come and retire, making it an ideal city to live in and visit in New Jersey.
  2. Middletown, New Jersey. An hour away from New York City, many people who live in this city in New Jersey commute to The Big Apple every day, but raise their kids in this quite, all-American community. What's even better about Middletown is it's close proximity to some of the best beaches in the state every summer.
  3. Piscataway, New Jersey. Home to Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey is a lively, fun and relatively safe small city in New Jersey. If you don't want the small town vibe all of the time, you can take a train ride that is under an hour into New York City. There is also an emerging technological industry in Piscataway, making it a great city in New Jersey to find a good job.
  4. Wayne, New Jersey. Despite being nearby New York City, Wayne is a city in New Jersey that feels like it is buried deep in the forest, with miles of hiking trails and lakes for people to swim in over the summer. The small city in New Jersey is also home to major company headquarters, like Toys 'R Us and Valley National Bank and is also a very tight-knit community, with a day called Wayne Day, in which the entire town celebrates together.
Posted on: Mar. 31, 2011