Quality of Life

Whether you enjoy rural, suburban, or urban life, you’ll find a comfortable home in New Jersey. Our diverse communities include family-friendly suburbs, the farmlands of Sussex and Salem County, and bustling cities like Hoboken and Atlantic City. New Jersey is also close to major cities like New York City and Philadelphia. Looking to go on vacation? Newark Liberty International Airport offers hundreds of nonstop daily flights to domestic and international destinations. It’s no wonder so many choose New Jersey as the place to raise their families. According to Realtor.com data, 32 New Jersey towns were ranked among the top 150 hottest housing markets in the nation.

New Jersey offers families the peace of mind that comes from safe communities. New Jersey was named the best state to raise a child by Save the Children due to our focus on safety. New Jersey has some of the strongest gun laws in the nation, which is one of the reasons why Consumer Affairs named New Jersey the #1 safest state to live.

New Jersey is synonymous with fantastic schools, from pre-K to graduate school. We boast the #1 public school system and the #1 STEM high school in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report. Princeton University in New Jersey has been named the best university in the country for 13 consecutive years. Whether you’re looking to expand your own horizons or give your children a launchpad for success, you’ll find it in New Jersey.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are home to vibrant communities from every corner of the globe — from “Little India” in Edison to the Korean community in Palisades Park — each contributing to the rich cultural tapestry that defines our state. New Jersey is a microcosm of the world, with residents from nearly every country in the world.