State · NJ

The most fun cities in New Jersey

Every New Jersey city in the CityFunIndex, ranked head-to-head by Fun Score — one 0–100 number for how much there is to do.

Cities ranked
2
Highest
43
Average
40
Lowest
36
Pro teams
2 in 1 city

Jersey City tops New Jersey with a Fun Score of 43 — Some Fun.

New Jersey shines on Transit Quality, Walkability and Culture.

Calling card The average New Jersey city scores 92 on Transit Quality — 43 points above the national average of 49.

Calmest card The average New Jersey city scores 83 for mild weather — 32 points above the national average of 51.

Best in New Jersey for…

Calmest corners of New Jersey

The closest race in New Jersey is Transit Quality, where Jersey City (92) edges out Newark (91) by a single point.

The tightest calm race in New Jersey is Cleanest air, where Jersey City and Newark are tied at 61.

New Jersey on the map

Every scored city in New Jersey, coloured by Fun Score band.

  • Some Fun
  1. #1 43 Jersey City Some Fun
  2. #2 36 Newark Some Fun