New Jersey—A Great Place to Work, Live and Play

Even as one of the smallest states, New Jersey has a lot to offer—a temperate climate, ocean surf and mountain crests, vibrant art and culture, and a wealth of lifestyles to choose from. It might surprise you to learn that two-thirds of New Jersey is open space—valleys, mountains, rolling farmland, rivers and lakes. The famous New Jersey Shore includes 127 miles of white sand beaches, boardwalks and lighthouses.

In addition to boasting nine of Money Magazine’s “Top 100 Places to Live” in 2008, New Jersey has also been ranked in the top third of all states for livability, health, education and low crime in recent national polls. And with personal income tax rates among the lowest in the mid-Atlantic region, it’s affordable, which makes New Jersey a great place to work, live and play.

To find out more about New Jersey, select one of the areas below.

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New Jersey School Ranking Resources:

• http://www.psk12.com/rating/USindexphp/STATE_NJ.html
• http://www.schooldigger.com/go/NJ/schoolrank.aspx

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Northern New Jersey

A short hop to Manhattan, and home to a burgeoning metropolis of its own

Northern New Jersey affords its residents an incredible array of arts, culture, entertainment and cuisine from around the globe. While offering close proximity and accessibility to New York City, this area includes the rejuvenated city of Newark, which features:

• Dozens of galleries and more than 75 downtown restaurants
• World-class athletic, museum and performance facilities, including the newly-opened 18,000 seat Prudential Center arena, the acclaimed New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), the Newark Bears Riverfront Stadium, the Newark Museum and Newark Symphony Hall.

Northern New Jersey’s seven counties (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren) offer a breadth of attractions and activities, including:

• Skiing/snowboarding
• Championship golf courses
• Over 25 state parks and forest areas
• Thoroughbred and harness racing at the Meadowlands Racetrack
• The new Giants/Jets Stadium sports complex
• Universities including Seton Hall, Rutgers, Montclair, William Paterson and Kean University

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Central New Jersey

The heart of New Jersey has something for everyone

Central New Jersey offers diverse geographies and lifestyles, from trendy urban downtown areas to tranquil suburbs, from beautiful rural areas to a vast expanse of the Jersey shore. This region's seven counties (Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and Union) offer:

• Numerous state parks and forest areas
• Outdoor activities such as biking, fishing and hiking
• Sun, sand, surf and boardwalk fun at beaches from Sandy Hook in the north to the tip of Long Beach Island in the south
• Marinas, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, and waterfront
• A rich history of the American Revolutionary War, with Washington Crossing State Park and Princeton Battlefield State Park being two sites of interest
• The PNC Bank Arts Center, offering a summer-long concert series of contemporary and classic rock by top performers
• Surflight Theatre, a full-stage musical theatre with Broadway-caliber performers
• Six Flags Great Adventure
• Gateway National Recreation Area
• Monmouth Park Racetrack
• Universities including Rutgers (New Brunswick campus), Princeton, and the College of New Jersey

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Southern New Jersey

From proximity with Philadelphia to the action of Atlantic City

Southern New Jersey is an eclectic blend of rolling hills, woodlands, rural communities, attractive suburbs, shoreline resorts and urban centers. Revitalization and renewal are evident throughout this region’s seven counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem). Highlights include:

• The world-class casino hotels, entertainment and shopping of Atlantic City
• The Delaware Water Gap’s 70,000 acres of breathtaking scenery
• An abundance of outdoor and water related recreation
• Historic Cape May, the oldest and one of the most beloved seashore towns on the East Coast
• A shoreline offering a wide range of nationally famous destinations, from Wildwood to Ocean City
• The $52 million New Jersey State Aquarium
• The Southern Jersey Expo Center
• Historic downtown districts and beautiful new residential developments
• Festivals and celebrations featuring live music, home-baked goods and unique crafts throughout the region’s intimate boroughs and small towns

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