2 NJ Cities Rank Among America's 10 Best For Halloween

If you think New Jersey is boring, we have some spooky-season news for you! The Garden State has not one, but TWO cities ranked among the best places in America to celebrate Halloween in 2026.

Jersey City and Newark both made the top 10, proving that New Jersey knows how to have a good time. From trick-or-treating to haunted attractions and Halloween parties, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday. Apparently, the rest of the country is starting to notice!

Jersey City Ranks No. 3 for Halloween

Jersey City landed at No. 3 overall in WalletHub's latest ranking of the best U.S. cities for Halloween. That's a pretty impressive spot, especially when you consider that 100 of the country's largest cities were included.

The study looked at 20 different factors, including walkability, crime rates, costume shops, Halloween attractions and the number of potential trick-or-treat stops.

Jersey City's high population density and walkability helped it stand out, making it easier for trick-or-treaters to get around and visit more homes.

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Newark Also Makes America's Top 10

Jersey City wasn't the only New Jersey city bringing home bragging rights. Newark came in at No. 10, giving the Garden State two spots on the list.

New York City took the top spot, followed by Los Angeles. But having two New Jersey cities rank among the country's 10 best Halloween destinations is still worth celebrating.

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Never Underestimate New Jersey's Halloween Spirit

Whether you're into dressing up, exploring haunted attractions, watching horror movies or taking the kids trick-or-treating, New Jersey has plenty of ways to make Halloween fun.

So the next time someone tries to convince you that Jersey is boring, remind them that two of our cities just landed among America's best Halloween destinations. We know how to have a good time, and now we've got a ranking to prove it!

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