Morristown Named 'Best Town In NJ' To Raise A Family: Here's Why

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A new ranking from Fortune names Morristown as the best place in the state to raise a family, praising the town's historical and cultural connections as well as the number of career opportunities.

"Mo-town" came in 9th overall in the list of 50 Best Places to Raise a Family, which included towns and cities in each state.

The communities on this list are sustainable for both their youngest and oldest residents and include fast-growing suburbs and edge cities that find creative ways to improve people’s well-being, Fortune said.

Overall, Morris County "has healthy job opportunities and a strong economy," with Fortune noting there are hundreds of corporate headquarters in the area in industries like aerospace, financial services, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture.

Morristown is also home to northwest New Jersey's only regional trauma center, and has a number of well-rated hospitals nearby.

The ranking further highlighted the town's importance during the Revolutionary War and listed the Morristown Green, Freylinghuysen Arboretum, and Morristown National Historical Park as good places to connect with the past.

Fortune mentioned that the town has been growing steadily over the past 12+ years, and that it is far enough away from New York City "to act as a refuge from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle, yet close enough for a weekend trip or commute to work on a hybrid schedule. "

Morristown officials and the Morris Museum were among those celebrating the ranking on social media, with the Museum saying that "there is more to health than physical activity, which includes cultural enrichment."

Mayor Tim Dougherty said the town should at the top of the list, but "we’ll settle for 9."

The publication analyzed more than 2,000 cities and nearly 200 data categories for this study — including livability, financial health, resources for aging adults, education and wellness.

Fortune also used information from the Sharecare Community Well-Being Index and Financial Well-Being Index: Morristown’s community well-being was ranked at 75 out of 100 and its financial well-being at 66 out of 100.

See more from the study here.