How Edison, Metuchen Rank Among NJ's 'Best' Places To Live

EDISON, NJ — Metuchen was recently ranked among the top 20 best places to live in NJ, according to a new ranking released this week by Niche. Meanwhile, Edison was ranked 103rd in NJ.

The list ranked 228 cities and 17,932 towns and neighborhoods. To compile it, Niche used federal data from the Census Bureau, FBI, Labor Bureau and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as reviews from residents.

They also considered factors like affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, the quality of public schools, crime, and walkability.

Niche breaks down community grades into 12 subcategories.

Metuchen

Metuchen scored an overall grade of A+ and was ranked the 2nd best town in Middlesex County. The borough received high marks for its school district and health and fitness.

Here’s the breakdown from Niche:

• Overall: A+
• Public schools: A+
• Housing: B+
• Good for families: A+
• Jobs: A-
• Cost of living: B-
• Outdoor activities: A
• Crime and safety: B
• Nightlife: A-
• Diversity: A-
• Weather: B-
• Health and fitness: A+
• Commute: B

Edison

Edison's overall grade was A+, and was ranked 10th best in Middlesex County.

Here’s the breakdown from Niche:

• Overall: A+
• Public schools: A+
• Housing: B-
• Good for families: A+
• Jobs: B
• Cost of living: C+
• Outdoor activities: A
• Crime and safety: C+
• Nightlife: A-
• Diversity: A
• Weather: B-
• Health and fitness: A-
• Commute: B

Niche has been releasing Best Places to Live rankings for almost a decade, including more than 18,000 communities in its latest iteration.

Niche.com is designed to connect students to schools and communities.

"For almost 10 years now, our Best Places to Live rankings have helped people find a new neighborhood to call home based on what matters most to them, whether that’s affordable housing, easy access to amenities or excellent local schools," Niche CEO Luke Skurman said in a statement. "We are proud to be a trusted resource for families, homebuyers, professionals and retirees alike in their research."

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