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Most educated, New Jersey cities · 2010

New Jersey cities ranked by the share of adults 25+ holding a bachelor's degree or higher (2010 ACS). This list covers the 269 cities in New Jersey that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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SAME RANKING BYCounties States Metros ZIP codes

YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPBACHELOR'S DEGREE OR HIGHERVS 2000

01Belle Mead, NJNJ6,39485.3%–

02Short Hills, NJNJ14,92383.6%–

03Upper Montclair, NJNJ12,45779.7%–

04Chatham, NJNJ10,02776.6%+10.0 pts

05Princeton, NJNJ31,46975.7%+15.6 pts

06Glen Ridge, NJNJ8,25975.7%+9.9 pts

07Ridgewood, NJNJ26,52775.4%+8.6 pts

08Hoboken, NJNJ59,02771.6%+12.2 pts

09Princeton Meadows, NJNJ15,56170.6%+2.4 pts

10Tenafly, NJNJ15,23769.7%+7.6 pts

11Edgewater, NJNJ15,49969.2%+17.8 pts

12Blackwells Mills, NJNJ10,30168.9%–

13Haddonfield, NJNJ12,74068.4%+3.5 pts

14Little Silver, NJNJ6,12468.1%+7.6 pts

15Glen Rock, NJNJ12,28866.2%+5.2 pts

16Westfield, NJNJ32,59566.2%+3.7 pts

17Springdale, NJNJ15,17366.0%+3.3 pts

18Upper Saddle River, NJNJ8,65065.9%+6.0 pts

19New Providence, NJNJ14,09265.6%+7.5 pts

20North Caldwell, NJNJ6,81565.4%+7.2 pts

21Fair Haven, NJNJ6,09664.9%+3.2 pts

22Franklin Lakes, NJNJ11,18064.7%+11.8 pts

23Englewood Cliffs, NJNJ5,38464.4%+11.9 pts

24Highland Park, NJNJ15,25963.2%+3.7 pts

25Woodcliff Lake, NJNJ6,19362.7%+4.4 pts

26Martinsville, NJNJ11,55962.4%–

27Franklin Park, NJNJ13,21162.3%–

28Rumson, NJNJ7,15762.2%−1.7 pts

29Heathcote, NJNJ7,71762.0%+3.5 pts

30Allendale, NJNJ7,11661.9%−0.5 pts

31Summit, NJNJ23,31461.9%+0.3 pts

32Harrington Park, NJNJ5,05261.6%+3.1 pts

33Kinnelon, NJNJ10,13861.4%+4.0 pts

34Fanwood, NJNJ8,03561.3%+10.4 pts

35Leonia, NJNJ9,44161.0%+11.1 pts

36Madison, NJNJ16,60760.7%+3.8 pts

37Bernardsville, NJNJ7,96660.2%+0.7 pts

38Ramsey, NJNJ14,92560.1%+5.6 pts

39Watchung, NJNJ6,58359.3%+2.3 pts

40Bradley Gardens, NJNJ14,16559.0%–

41Cresskill, NJNJ9,25758.9%+8.9 pts

42Dayton, NJNJ7,95258.9%+8.6 pts

43Roseland, NJNJ6,41758.9%+12.4 pts

44Closter, NJNJ8,66358.9%+9.0 pts

45Greentree, NJNJ11,53758.6%+2.4 pts

46Monmouth Junction, NJNJ9,14158.5%+8.3 pts

47Oradell, NJNJ8,29358.1%+6.3 pts

48Morganville, NJNJ5,90258.1%+3.7 pts

49Montvale, NJNJ10,11356.8%+1.5 pts

50Florham Park, NJNJ14,45656.4%−1.3 pts

51Metuchen, NJNJ15,36356.1%+6.9 pts

52Mountainside, NJNJ7,34655.0%+7.1 pts

53Lake Mohawk, NJNJ9,50854.8%+7.6 pts

54Old Tappan, NJNJ6,68654.6%+5.2 pts

55Fort Lee, NJNJ40,34554.0%+5.8 pts

56East Freehold, NJNJ5,09653.9%+4.8 pts

57Robertsville, NJNJ12,03553.6%–

58River Edge, NJNJ12,15953.4%+8.1 pts

59Norwood, NJNJ5,81752.3%+9.5 pts

60Somerset, NJNJ22,72051.8%+15.2 pts

61Moorestown-Lenola, NJNJ14,62550.3%+2.2 pts

62Haddon Heights, NJNJ7,60950.3%+12.2 pts

63Franklin Center, NJNJ6,64650.2%–

64White Meadow Lake, NJNJ8,84249.9%+8.1 pts

65Brookdale, NJNJ9,96049.5%–

66Caldwell, NJNJ9,37549.4%–

67Lincroft, NJNJ6,93949.1%+0.3 pts

68Fair Lawn, NJNJ37,12848.8%+4.0 pts

69Oakland, NJNJ12,83748.0%+6.6 pts

70Oceanport, NJNJ6,54048.0%+12.3 pts

71Hillsdale, NJNJ10,21447.8%+1.9 pts

72Park Ridge, NJNJ9,57147.4%+2.5 pts

73Linwood, NJNJ7,05146.9%+8.9 pts

74West Freehold, NJNJ14,88346.5%+7.2 pts

75Rutherford, NJNJ19,13246.5%+6.1 pts

76Paramus, NJNJ26,72346.3%+7.7 pts

77Echelon, NJNJ13,28446.2%+5.9 pts

78Strathmore, NJNJ6,70845.8%−2.9 pts

79Manasquan, NJNJ5,95445.4%+4.9 pts

80Ashland, NJNJ9,32045.1%+1.4 pts

81Succasunna, NJNJ9,79945.0%–

82Midland Park, NJNJ7,03944.6%+5.7 pts

83Morris Plains, NJNJ6,58643.5%−7.5 pts

84Tinton Falls, NJNJ19,53943.1%+0.8 pts

85Kendall Park, NJNJ10,01143.0%+5.6 pts

86Green Knoll, NJNJ6,78942.9%–

87Cherry Hill Mall, NJNJ14,54142.8%+3.9 pts

88Englewood, NJNJ30,03542.7%+6.0 pts

89Cliffside Park, NJNJ26,53942.5%+9.8 pts

90North Haledon, NJNJ9,08942.5%+8.7 pts

91Ocean City, NJNJ11,10142.3%+8.8 pts

92New Milford, NJNJ17,13342.1%+9.7 pts

93Waldwick, NJNJ10,25242.0%+5.3 pts

94Margate City, NJNJ5,19441.8%+5.3 pts

95Westwood, NJNJ11,36541.4%+4.0 pts

96Yorketown, NJNJ7,26141.4%+4.0 pts

97Ramblewood, NJNJ6,61141.2%−1.4 pts

98Maywood, NJNJ10,16640.1%+8.9 pts

99Secaucus, NJNJ22,64039.8%+10.8 pts

100Ringwood, NJNJ11,85339.8%+0.5 pts

101Palisades Park, NJNJ20,31739.6%+9.0 pts

102Jersey City, NJNJ302,01339.6%+12.1 pts

103Boonton, NJNJ8,92039.4%+6.5 pts

104Iselin, NJNJ19,55139.2%+6.8 pts

105Mount Arlington, NJNJ5,98538.9%+3.0 pts

106Emerson, NJNJ7,37138.6%−1.7 pts

107Bergenfield, NJNJ28,75438.6%+6.3 pts

108Collingswood, NJNJ14,38638.4%+8.1 pts

109Matawan, NJNJ9,76838.2%+7.8 pts

110Wood-Ridge, NJNJ10,34138.2%+10.4 pts

111Morristown, NJNJ20,75038.0%−1.3 pts

112Lincoln Park, NJNJ10,95037.9%+5.0 pts

113Red Bank, NJNJ12,89637.7%+5.8 pts

114West Long Branch, NJNJ8,62537.6%+2.8 pts

115Hamilton Square, NJNJ11,62237.3%–

116Hightstown, NJNJ6,00736.5%−3.0 pts

117Hasbrouck Heights, NJNJ12,21136.0%+6.1 pts

118Finderne, NJNJ6,48936.0%–

119Budd Lake, NJNJ10,65035.9%+6.3 pts

120Beckett, NJNJ5,01735.7%+6.0 pts

121Ridgefield, NJNJ11,54735.6%+9.6 pts

122Guttenberg, NJNJ11,91035.5%+5.7 pts

123Beach Haven West, NJNJ5,12035.0%+15.4 pts

124Pitman, NJNJ8,96135.0%+3.4 pts

125Ridgefield Park, NJNJ13,37235.0%+8.9 pts

126Dumont, NJNJ18,50134.7%+7.3 pts

127Pompton Lakes, NJNJ11,24634.5%+6.1 pts

128Point Pleasant, NJNJ19,71234.2%+6.4 pts

129Hackensack, NJNJ46,38034.0%+4.9 pts

130Brigantine, NJNJ7,65834.0%+10.2 pts

131Kingston Estates, NJNJ6,66833.7%–

132Woodbridge, NJNJ20,75633.5%+3.8 pts

133Twin Rivers, NJNJ8,38233.5%−3.7 pts

134Old Bridge, NJNJ28,23633.5%+4.8 pts

135Belmar, NJNJ5,85333.4%−0.6 pts

136Somerville, NJNJ14,66533.1%+1.5 pts

137Eatontown, NJNJ13,60733.0%−0.4 pts

138Marlton, NJNJ10,92232.5%+1.3 pts

139Colonia, NJNJ18,58732.4%+7.9 pts

140Hawthorne, NJNJ20,16932.4%+6.8 pts

141Butler, NJNJ8,18431.9%+7.8 pts

142Milltown, NJNJ7,10331.5%+4.3 pts

143North Arlington, NJNJ16,60131.5%+12.0 pts

144Fords, NJNJ12,77131.1%+2.9 pts

145Clifton, NJNJ91,12731.0%+7.4 pts

146East Rutherford, NJNJ10,56630.8%+5.3 pts

147Northfield, NJNJ8,49630.6%+8.1 pts

148Golden Triangle, NJNJ5,76530.1%+8.5 pts

149Raritan, NJNJ8,51630.0%+3.0 pts

150Sayreville, NJNJ46,78730.0%+5.0 pts

151Glassboro, NJNJ24,48329.5%+5.5 pts

152Audubon, NJNJ8,82529.4%+4.4 pts

153Hackettstown, NJNJ10,18529.3%+4.8 pts

154Stratford, NJNJ7,20029.1%+9.2 pts

155Little Ferry, NJNJ11,09929.1%+5.0 pts

156Smithville, NJNJ9,54529.0%–

157Palmyra, NJNJ7,66429.0%+7.2 pts

158Middlesex, NJNJ14,74029.0%+5.6 pts

159Wanaque, NJNJ11,41828.8%+6.5 pts

160Roselle Park, NJNJ15,60328.6%+3.0 pts

161Garwood, NJNJ5,39028.6%+1.0 pts

162Woodland Park, NJNJ13,62328.6%–

163Hopatcong, NJNJ14,82428.5%+9.1 pts

164Carlstadt, NJNJ6,41028.4%+7.3 pts

165Bogota, NJNJ9,81628.2%−0.2 pts

166Bayonne, NJNJ74,74428.1%+7.2 pts

167Cape May Court House, NJNJ5,62828.0%+5.8 pts

168South Plainfield, NJNJ24,89127.9%+3.9 pts

169Madison Park, NJNJ9,12427.8%+1.2 pts

170Toms River, NJNJ94,95627.5%+3.9 pts

171Dunellen, NJNJ8,33727.4%+5.1 pts

172Mercerville, NJNJ13,53527.3%–

173Rockaway, NJNJ6,63127.2%−1.5 pts

174Wharton, NJNJ7,61826.8%+4.1 pts

175Wallington, NJNJ12,09226.8%+9.7 pts

176Ramtown, NJNJ6,20326.5%+0.5 pts

177Berlin, NJNJ7,62826.4%+1.9 pts

178Avenel, NJNJ17,12126.0%+0.7 pts

179Pomona, NJNJ7,99525.6%+9.6 pts

180Ventnor City, NJNJ9,34525.5%+4.2 pts

181Totowa, NJNJ11,16625.0%+7.3 pts

182West New York, NJNJ53,19224.8%+8.5 pts

183Jamesburg, NJNJ5,81924.7%+4.5 pts

184Mays Landing, NJNJ6,40624.5%+2.6 pts

185Woodbury, NJNJ10,13024.4%+2.5 pts

186Laurence Harbor, NJNJ6,19124.3%+9.4 pts

187Elmwood Park, NJNJ21,53424.2%+3.6 pts

188Harrison, NJNJ22,10524.0%+3.2 pts

189Absecon, NJNJ9,20924.0%+1.6 pts

190White Horse, NJNJ10,50723.9%+6.9 pts

191Forked River, NJNJ5,19623.8%+6.0 pts

192Lakewood, NJNJ69,58523.7%+2.3 pts

193Haledon, NJNJ9,12523.7%+5.2 pts

194North Plainfield, NJNJ22,87923.6%−2.9 pts

195Long Branch, NJNJ33,32123.6%+3.4 pts

196Yardville, NJNJ6,30123.2%–

197Hammonton, NJNJ15,06023.2%+7.0 pts

198South River, NJNJ16,26223.2%+2.2 pts

199Barrington, NJNJ7,15523.1%−2.7 pts

200Spotswood, NJNJ8,23622.8%+4.7 pts

201Bloomingdale, NJNJ7,85322.5%−3.2 pts

202Franklin, NJNJ5,08322.2%+6.9 pts

203New Brunswick, NJNJ57,13322.0%+2.7 pts

204Ocean Acres, NJNJ19,20421.9%+4.5 pts

205Beachwood, NJNJ11,34021.5%+8.4 pts

206Rahway, NJNJ31,01021.3%+2.7 pts

207Bound Brook, NJNJ13,03821.3%−2.6 pts

208Newton, NJNJ8,48621.1%+1.9 pts

209Somers Point, NJNJ10,59021.1%+1.3 pts

210Roselle, NJNJ23,26120.9%+3.6 pts

211Keyport, NJNJ7,23520.3%+4.4 pts

212Carteret, NJNJ25,78120.3%+7.4 pts

213Williamstown, NJNJ14,70520.2%+7.0 pts

214Lodi, NJNJ26,18719.8%+1.1 pts

215Washington, NJNJ7,32619.6%−3.1 pts

216Plainfield, NJNJ57,14119.6%+1.0 pts

217Pennsville, NJNJ12,23319.5%+6.6 pts

218Freehold, NJNJ12,56219.3%−0.4 pts

219East Franklin, NJNJ11,07019.3%–

220Fairview, NJNJ15,50919.2%+2.6 pts

221Linden, NJNJ45,75218.4%+4.3 pts

222Kearny, NJNJ40,86218.3%+1.0 pts

223Runnemede, NJNJ8,44318.1%+5.5 pts

224Clementon, NJNJ5,74418.0%+7.0 pts

225Somerdale, NJNJ5,82317.9%+1.2 pts

226Garfield, NJNJ33,35317.8%+3.8 pts

227South Amboy, NJNJ10,40317.7%+5.3 pts

228Pine Hill, NJNJ10,90917.4%+3.6 pts

229Kenilworth, NJNJ8,60217.1%+1.7 pts

230Pine Lake Park, NJNJ9,79516.9%–

231Passaic, NJNJ71,33716.9%+3.1 pts

232East Orange, NJNJ72,15916.8%+1.8 pts

233Union City, NJNJ66,65616.7%+4.3 pts

234Burlington, NJNJ10,24316.7%+4.7 pts

235Clayton, NJNJ9,04116.7%−2.1 pts

236Atlantic City, NJNJ38,78716.6%+6.2 pts

237Lindenwold, NJNJ21,95216.4%+3.1 pts

238Fort Dix, NJNJ7,98416.4%+6.7 pts

239Wildwood, NJNJ5,06816.3%+9.4 pts

240Asbury Park, NJNJ15,63215.7%+4.5 pts

241Vineland, NJNJ62,70315.6%+1.3 pts

242Mystic Island, NJNJ8,25915.2%+2.1 pts

243Country Lake Estates, NJNJ5,05514.9%+2.4 pts

244Carneys Point, NJNJ8,05014.6%+0.7 pts

245Dover, NJNJ18,91914.4%+1.8 pts

246Manville, NJNJ10,93214.3%+0.6 pts

247Perth Amboy, NJNJ56,73913.9%+4.2 pts

248Glendora, NJNJ5,43113.9%+4.3 pts

249Prospect Park, NJNJ6,45013.5%+1.1 pts

250Millville, NJNJ28,09812.9%+0.7 pts

251Bellmawr, NJNJ11,87412.5%+2.2 pts

252Leisure, NJNJ5,75112.3%−0.4 pts

253Newark, NJNJ323,80812.3%+3.3 pts

254Villas, NJNJ9,73512.3%+2.9 pts

255Gloucester City, NJNJ11,64311.9%+3.7 pts

256Keansburg, NJNJ9,81811.9%+2.4 pts

257Pleasantville, NJNJ20,85311.8%+1.6 pts

258Elizabeth, NJNJ141,67511.7%−0.4 pts

259Phillipsburg, NJNJ15,45611.6%+2.4 pts

260Union Beach, NJNJ5,70811.5%+3.0 pts

261Browns Mills, NJNJ9,67211.2%+3.9 pts

262Paulsboro, NJNJ6,32911.1%+5.1 pts

263Crestwood, NJNJ7,83011.0%+1.4 pts

264Trenton, NJNJ91,50611.0%+1.8 pts

265Paterson, NJNJ161,7939.8%+1.6 pts

266Salem, NJNJ5,3898.7%+0.8 pts

267Holiday City-Berkeley, NJNJ12,9958.1%+1.1 pts

268Bridgeton, NJNJ28,3077.1%−0.2 pts

269Camden, NJNJ71,4306.8%+1.4 pts

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UPDATED 2026-08-08 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS