Best State to Live In:
Six Reasons Why It's New Jersey

Discover the Six Reasons Why New Jersey
is the best state to live in.

Often the butt of jokes from visitors from neighboring states, and negative stereotyping from TV shows like the Sopranos, and The Housewives of New Jersey.

Despite the jokes and negative stereotyping, New Jersey continues to attract people looking for good paying jobs, quality health care, education, impressive leisure activities, diverse geography, an enormous variety of good restaurants, and a wonderful place to raise kids.

Right up front, New Jersey is an expensive state to live in. The definition of best does not mean "cheap" or "inexpensive."

While you may be paying more than other states for taxes (especially for kids’ education --- an excellent use of taxes), New Jersey has the nation's best state and municipal services contributing to an infrastructure that supports a safe environment and a variety of quality-of-life services.

As one wise old man once said, "You get what you pay for." And another said, "Nothing is more expensive than mediocrity." --- American industrialist J. Irwin Miller.

The Top Six Reasons Why
New Jersey is the Best State to Live In

1. New Jersey with a low crime rate, is one of the safest states in the nation to reside in.
   - NJ is ranked #3 in the nation in a 2023 report as the safest place to live in with 4.3 per gun deaths per 100,000. Source - World population Review
   - New Jersey also has the safest cities in America. In a 2023 report, New Jersey ranked #1 as having the safest cities with 31 of the countries safest 100 cities. These include #7 Sparta Township, #8 Hasbrouck Heights, #9 Berkeley Heights Township, #16 Ringwood, and #19 Bernards Township in the top 20 safest cities in the United States. Source -Safewise
   - New Jersey boasts one of the lowest crime rates in the country. In a 2023 report, New Jersey's crime rate of 195.36 per 1,000 is the fifth-lowest nationwide. The Garden State is the fourth lowest in the nation when it comes to property crime. Source - World Population Review
   
   
2. New Jersey stands tall as the best state in the nation to live and work.
   - New Jersey is ranked # 3 in 2023 in the nation as the best state in the nation to live and work. The Garden State is one of America’s most inclusive, with broad protections against discrimination, and among the nation’s strongest guarantees of reproductive freedom.
   New Jersey is one of America’s safest states, according to FBI crime data. Its violent crime rate is among the lowest in the nation. Source - CNBC
   - Wallet Hub, a leading financial website in their August 2022 report, ranked New Jersey as the 2nd best State behind Massachusetts to live in. To determine the best and worst states to live in, WalletHub compared the 50 states across five key dimensions: 1) Affordability, 2) Economy, 3) Education & Health, 4) Quality of Life, and 5) Safety.
   
   
3. NJ is at the top of any list of states with the best health care.
   - New Jersey ranked 1st in the nation in a 2023 report for hospital Patient safety. Source -The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade 
   - New Jersey ranked 1st in the nation in 2022 with the lowest prevalence of mental illness and higher rates of access to care for adults. Source - Mental Health America
   - New Jersey ranked 8th in the nation in a 2023 report for Best Children's Health Care. Source - Wallet Hub
   
   
4. New Jersey stands tall as the best state in the nation for raising a family.
   - According to a 2023 report, New Jersey ranks as one of the best states to raise a family, as education and schooling are crucial reasons why you should consider moving there. New Jersey is also spacious and has ample space for kids to play around. New Jersey also features great cultural activities and outings for families to go out and experience, which will keep your kids entertained and learning.
   - The state’s education system is outstanding and has one of the highest graduation rates at 90.6 percent. They also rank as the first state for pre-K–12 education, according to US News. The cost of childcare in the state is around $12,988, which is lower than many other expensive states. Source - Moving Waldo
   - In a 2023 report, New Jersey is ranked #1 in the nation for the best Public Schools, evaluated on the basis student success, school quality, and student safety. Source - Scholaroo
   
   
5. New Jersey is a mecca for entertainment and food.
   - Because of the state’s small size, world class entertainment is in easy reach of most New Jersey residents. There are major entertainment venues throughout the state as well as hotel casinos, and the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey is a magnet for world class entertainment. New Jersey has 2 NFL teams, and an NHL Team. And with New York City and Philadelphia, just across the river with Broadway shows and major entertainment venues, the entertainment options for New Jersey residents are unbeatable.
   - And to combine all this great entertainment with dining out at some of the best ethnic, seafood, and pizza restaurants in the country.
   
   
6. New Jersey has outstanding geographic diversity
   - With outstanding beaches along the 127 miles of Jersey Shore, beautiful hills and mountains in Northwest NJ, and quaint Victorian towns like Cape May, New Jersey's diverse geography and architecture is easily accessible within an hour's drive from almost any place in the state. National Geographic magazine has called New Jersey "America in Miniature."
   
   
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