There are a ton of reasons to love living in New Jersey, and the studies solidly back up that theory.

What Makes Living In New Jersey So Great?

We all know New Jersey isn’t perfect, but when I heard someone say, “Name one thing good about living in New Jersey, I did some research.

It turns out there are several great reasons to live in the Garden State, and that fact is backed up by solid data.

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Photo by Natalya Zaritskaya on Unsplash

If you need to be reminded what makes living in New Jersey such a great thing, you’ve come to the right place.

High New Jersey Rankings in Several Key Categories

There have been studies done in key categories that make New Jersey a wonderful place to live.

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In a recent WalletHub study reported at News 12 New Jersey, our schools rank 2nd in the nation in reading. And first in the country for the lowest drop-out rates.

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Photo by CDC on Unsplash

And when it comes to income, the same source celebrates New Jersey as the state with the 3rd highest income in the nation, as well.

New Jersey Is One Of America’s Best States To Live In

And when you put it all together, the Garden State is one of the best states to live in overall.

There are only two states in the nation that are better choices to live in for 2026, and they are Massachusetts and Idaho.

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New Jersey is top three for education, income, and the best state to live in, and those are three great reasons to be proud to live here.

So, for the guy who needed one good reason to live here, you now have a handful. It’s time to be happy you’re in the Garden State. It’s not perfect, but it’s not that bad either

Questions to ask to see if someone’s REALLY from New Jersey

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Point Pleasant Beach NJ: 11 most popular spots

The oceanside location of Point Pleasant Beach has been a source of enjoyment for centuries.

The first permanent boardwalk was built in 1915 and in the late 1920’s, Orlo Jenkinson built Jenkinson’s Pavilion and Swimming Pool. 

Over the past 100 years or so, the community has grown into a vibrant resort destination for state residents and tourists, alike.

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