8 New Jersey Cities Suddenly Showing Signs of a Comeback

New Jersey seems not to be having any problems bucking the trend of people wanting to leave as fast as they can.

While some are dreaming of moving to states with a better cost of living (and even better weather), thousands of people are doing just the opposite: moving here and calling New Jersey home.

The Garden State does have a lot to offer, especially with huge corporations headquartered here, its proximity to huge cities like New York and Philly, and a terrific vibe (with a little bit of an attitude thrown in).

But let's be honest -- not every part of the state is worthy of being on the cover of a real estate magazine.

At least not yet.

The Challenges Some NJ Cities Face

Some of our big cities have been suffering from high crime rates for as long as you and I can remember. Just tell anyone you're thinking of moving to Camden and you'll likely get some funny looks.

But a lot of that is changing rather quickly.

Developers are seeing massive potential in some of the big cities here and they are taking advantage of flipping empty lots and low-priced older buildings into new residential and commercial spaces, which is leading to a resurgence in spots that you probably wouldn't have thought of moving to just a couple of years ago.

What Locals Are Saying About NJ's Comeback

We recently stumbled upon a Reddit thread that talked about which New Jersey cities are most likely to have a huge social and economic resurgence soon, and the responses were pretty eye-opening.

And to make this all more real, these were people in and around these areas, seeing what's happening before their eyes, and noticing some very positive trends.

Chris Coleman is a South Jersey native and has been a cornerstone of the Atlantic City radio market since 1998. He serves as Brand Manager for WPG Talk Radio 95.5 and afternoon on-air personality for Cat Country 107.3. A five-time President's Circle award winner and Townsquare Media's 2024 Content Creator of the Year, Chris covers news, events, and stories of interest across Southern New Jersey. Story tips: chris.coleman@townsquaremedia.com