New Jersey Counties

Atlantic County sits in the southeastern part of New Jersey, hugging the Atlantic Ocean coastline. It’s home to the glitzy Atlantic City.

Bergen County sits in northeast New Jersey, just across the Hudson from New York City. It’s the most populous county in New Jersey.

Burlington County lies in the heart of South Jersey. It’s big. Really big. In fact, it’s the largest county by area in the state.

Camden County is right across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. It’s a place with a lot of history and a lot of heart.

Cape May County is at the southern tip of New Jersey. It’s a summer paradise with miles of beaches stretching along the Atlantic.

Cumberland County is down in South Jersey, along the Delaware Bay. It’s definitely off the beaten path. Vineland is the biggest city.

Essex County sits in the northeastern part of New Jersey, just west of New York City. It’s home to Newark, the state’s largest city.

Gloucester County is south of Philadelphia, across the Delaware River. It’s a place with both farmland and suburbs. Rowan University is here.

Hudson County packs a lot into a small space. It’s right across the Hudson River from Manhattan, and you can feel that New York energy.

Hunterdon County is in the western part of New Jersey. It’s a breath of fresh air. Rolling hills, farms, and forests dominate the landscape.

Mercer County sits in the center of New Jersey, straddling the line between north and south. It’s home to Princeton University.

Central Jersey has a heartbeat, and it’s called Middlesex County. This area sits between New York City and Philadelphia.

Monmouth County is along the Jersey Shore, south of New York City. The Shore is a big draw. History runs deep in Freehold, the county seat.

Morris County is in the heart of North Jersey. Morristown is the county seat, which was Washington’s headquarters a long time ago.

Ocean County stretches along the central Jersey Shore. It’s home to some of Jersey’s most famous summer spots like Long Beach Island.