Where are celebrities likely to live in NJ Jersey City<\/span><\/p>\n Jersey City in NJ has seen a surge in luxury rentals (Photo by Zhen Yao on Unsplash)<\/p><\/div>\n As for the Paramount anchored 1888 Studios in Bayonne – Jersey City<\/a> has become quite the hotspot for those able to afford new luxury housing.<\/p>\n Billions of dollars have been pumped into luxury waterfront housing in sections of Jersey City, where median incomes now range above $200,000, according to CREA United.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The same analysis showed that in the past decade the number of Jersey City renter-occupied units grew<\/a> from 64,905 to 94,113, while owner-occupied units rose from 28,744 to 35,907.<\/p>\n Jersey City is a crucial part of what is considered the “Gold Coast of New Jersey,” the western front of the Hudson River, stretching from about Fort Lee down to Bayonne.<\/p>\n Where are celebrities likely to live in NJ –<\/span><\/p>\n Montclair and Jersey City have luxury options for stars moving to NJ (Google Maps, Canva)<\/p><\/div>\n Another New Jersey town that has built a pristine reputation for itself among wealthy, arts-loving residents is Montclair<\/a>, adopted home of late night host Stephen Colbert.<\/p>\n It was also the town where short-lived Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers bought a $9.5 million<\/a> house (he’s since moved on to Pittsburgh). The town is not far north of the Lionsgate studio being built in Newark.<\/p>\n Montclair offers over 100 sprawling, gorgeous homes for sale, as of this month \u2014 like a 10 bedroom, 12.5 bathroom \u201csanctuary of refinement\u201d listed for $5.6 million with Sotheby’s.<\/a><\/p>\n Or,\u00a0if it’s\u00a0a home for just a couple of projects, the same property is available for rent at $13,500 a month.<\/p>\n For those looking for much less of a footprint in Montclair, there\u2019s a brand-new luxury complex, \u201cThe Clair,\u201d <\/a>offering 40 units in a mix of one and two-bedrooms.<\/p>\n Netflix NJ studio plans at Fort Monmouth parcel (courtesy Netflix)<\/span><\/p>\n Netflix NJ studio plans at Fort Monmouth parcel (courtesy Netflix)<\/p><\/div>\n There are already two Jersey Shore communities with enough buzz and an arts scene, realtor.com has pointed out.<\/p>\n Asbury Park<\/a> and Long Branch<\/a> have both been seeing ocean-front gentrification over the past number of years.<\/p>\n Both oceanfront communities have built-in nightlife, with fabulous dining options and beautiful views, as well as a vibrant arts and cultural scene.<\/p>\n In Asbury, the luxury high-rise Lido <\/a>has a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom unit with a \u201cprivate balcony and northeast exposure\u201d listed for $4.66 million.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom unit with private parking and private balconies listed at $2.84 million<\/a> \u2014 and a 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom listing just above $1 million.<\/p>\n Where are celebrities likely to live in NJ –<\/span><\/p>\n Monmouth County has several popular towns for stars (Google Maps, Canva, Townsquare Media Illustration)<\/p><\/div>\n In Long Branch, the Atlantic Club luxury condo complex<\/a> is being finished \u2014 with a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom unit listed for $5.5 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also in the Atlantic Club, a 1 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit is listed<\/a> at $1.1 million.<\/p>\n Celebrities with young families might want to take a cue from Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and at one-time, Queen Latifah, and look into Colts Neck<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are also the first-ever luxury apartments being built, as Liviana Colts Neck <\/a>is underway by Kushner Companies.<\/p>\n So are similar luxury complexes<\/a> in Long Branch\u2019s Pier Village, and in Eatontown at Monmouth Square (formerly Monmouth Mall).<\/p>\n Severance signage at Bell Works (Credit: Erin Vogt Townsquare Media)<\/span><\/p>\n Severance signage at Bell Works popup exhibit in Holmdel in April 2025 (Credit: Erin Vogt Townsquare Media)<\/p><\/div>\n Holmdel is another very upscale, convenient Monmouth County area – and now is a home base for the Apple plus thriller, \u201cSeverance,\u201d which films part-time at Bellworks.<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s perennially stunning Rumson \u2014 and not too far off, the stretch along the Navesink River where Jon Bon Jovi <\/a>and Gov. Phil Murphy were, for a time, “neighbors” in Middletown.<\/p>\n Middletown<\/a> itself is a very large township.<\/p>\n Its riverfront properties are just minutes from the thriving, arts-savvy downtown of Red Bank, home of the Count Basie Center for the Arts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Bill Doyle<\/p>\n<\/div>\nJersey City attracts wealthy residents to \u2018Gold Coast\u2019<\/h2>\n
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