2 Cherry Hill Areas Among Best Places To Live In USA, Report Says

CHERRY HILL, NJ — Two sections of Cherry Hill were ranked among the top 1,000 places to live in the United States, according to a recent report from Niche.

The Somerdale section of Cherry Hill has been ranked as the top area to live in Camden County. Somerdale and Greentree were both ranked among the top 1,000 places to live in the United States.

Niche analyzes and ranks factors such as livability, crime rates, the housing market and trends, schools, employment, and access to other amenities and resources. Rankings are based on city data from the U.S. Census, FBI and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The latest report on best places to live in the country also considers the cost of living, commute, nightlife, and walkability. These elements played a big role in decision-making due to the pandemic and shifts in living, working, and commuting over the last year, according to the company.

Here’s how the Somerdale section of Cherry Hill scored:

• Public Schools: A+
• Housing: A-
• Good for Families: A+
• Jobs: A
• Cost of Living: B-
• Outdoor Activities: A
• Nightlife: B
• Diversity: B+
• Weather: B-
• Health and Fitness: A+
• Commute: B

Here's how the Greentree section of Cherry Hill scored:

• Public Schools: A+
• Housing: A-
• Good for Families: A+
• Jobs: A-
• Cost of Living: C+
• Outdoor Activities: A
• Nightlife: B+
• Diversity: A-
• Weather: B-
• Health and Fitness: A+
• Commute: B

Six towns in Southern or Central New Jersey were listed among the top 1,000 places to live in the country. Read more here: 6 Central, South Jersey Best Places To Live In USA: Report

"In the past year, many people have become more mobile than ever before," Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche, said in a statement.

"Especially if they're able to work remotely, people are asking themselves where they really want to live," Skurman said. "Our rankings are designed to help our users find the next place they want to call home based on their unique priorities. For families, we know schools are an important factor. In addition to the Best Places to Live rankings, our comprehensive school profiles and school rankings are very valuable for families looking to make a move."

Niche also tracks which U.S. cities are best for families, most diverse, and best to buy a home. Users can see which cities, suburbs, or neighborhoods are ranked.

See the full list of 2021 Best Cities to Live in America.

With reporting by Tom Davis