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    Lowest Unemployment Neighborhoods in New Jersey (2026 Rankings)

    Low unemployment rates signal strong local economies and job availability. We ranked 3 neighborhoods in New Jersey by unemployment rate to find the areas with the strongest job markets.

    JerseyNJ
    Kurby Score: 62
    Unemployment Rate: 4.1%
    Home Value: $450,000
    Population: 292,449
    Walk Score: 99/100
    AQI: 74
    NewarkNJ
    Kurby Score: 61
    Unemployment Rate: 5.5%
    Home Value: $295,000
    Population: 311,549
    Walk Score: 100/100
    AQI: 74
    Cape MayNJ
    Kurby Score: 60
    Unemployment Rate: 9.8%
    Home Value: $580,000
    Population: 3,607
    Walk Score: 29/100
    AQI: 42

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