Smallest Cities in New Jersey

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — New Jersey

1 Ellisburg 5,021

2 Florence 5,027

3 Beckett 5,072

4 Wildwood 5,140

5 Ledgewood 5,150

6 Beach Haven West 5,164

7 Troy Hills 5,183

8 Bargaintown 5,231

9 Margate City 5,260

10 Salem 5,315

11 Englewood Cliffs 5,330

12 Clementon 5,351

13 Glendora 5,367

14 Cape May Court House 5,375

15 East Freehold 5,381

16 Neshanic Station 5,403

17 Lyons 5,444

18 Somerdale 5,535

19 Morganville 5,544

20 Towaco 5,627

21 Norwood 5,668

22 Union Beach 5,722

23 Rutgers University-Busch Campus 5,747

24 Jamesburg 5,763

25 Franklin Center 5,770

26 Belmar 5,861

27 Hightstown 5,869

28 Vauxhall 5,875

29 Old Tappan 5,896

30 Mount Arlington 5,901

31 Manasquan 5,915

32 Finderne 5,968

33 Pine Brook 6,017

34 Little Silver 6,096

35 Woodcliff Lake 6,097

36 Packanack Lake 6,126

37 Oceanport 6,130

38 Laurence Harbor 6,130

39 Mays Landing 6,178

40 Fair Haven 6,182

41 Bridgewater Center 6,198

42 Roseland 6,211

43 Paulsboro 6,213

44 Morris Plains 6,214

45 Kingston Estates 6,250

46 Yardville 6,266

47 Prospect Park 6,286

48 Leisure Village 6,307

49 Carlstadt 6,343

50 Ramtown 6,410

51 Watchung 6,429

52 Ramblewood 6,542

53 Rockaway 6,589

54 Strathmore 6,593

55 North Caldwell 6,622

56 Green Knoll 6,664

57 Heathcote 6,689

58 Belle Mead 6,772

59 Allendale 6,820

60 Lincroft 6,901

61 Linwood 6,954

62 Stratford 6,965

63 Mountainside 6,967

64 Milltown 6,994

65 Midland Park 6,996

66 Barrington 7,047

67 Keyport 7,159

68 Wharton 7,254

69 Emerson 7,263

70 Yorketown 7,265

71 Rumson 7,265

72 Washington 7,287

73 Palmyra 7,447

74 Haddon Heights 7,488

75 Berlin 7,503

76 Mystic Island 7,616

77 Bloomingdale 7,686

78 Brigantine 7,702

79 Dunellen 7,711

80 Fanwood 7,714

81 Glen Ridge 7,827

82 Bernardsville 7,871

83 Basking Ridge 7,882

84 Watsessing 7,944

85 Carneys Point 7,945

86 Crestwood Village 7,951

87 Fort Dix 8,034

88 Atco 8,037

89 Butler 8,072

90 Spotswood 8,112

91 Pomona 8,141

92 Raritan 8,192

93 Oradell 8,197

94 Dayton 8,241

95 Runnemede 8,310

96 Twin Rivers 8,315

97 Newton 8,336

98 Kenilworth 8,339

99 Upper Saddle River 8,354

100 Northfield 8,427

The smallest cities in New Jersey (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Ellisburg has a population of just 5,021. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,021 residents, Ellisburg is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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