Neighborhoods with the Cleanest Air in New Jersey (2026 Rankings)

Air quality directly impacts your health and quality of life. We ranked 3 neighborhoods in New Jersey by Air Quality Index (AQI). An AQI under 50 is considered "Good." The national average is AQI 42.

Cape MayNJ

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 42

Home Value: $580,000

Population: 3,607

Walk Score: 29/100

AQI: 42

Jersey CityNJ

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 74

Home Value: $450,000

Population: 292,449

Walk Score: 99/100

AQI: 74

NewarkNJ

Air Quality (AQI): AQI 74

Home Value: $295,000

Population: 311,549

Walk Score: 100/100

AQI: 74

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