Find out why New Jersey is an ideal destination for buying your dream home.

2. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT NJ
• It has the highest population density in the country
• It is a major industrial center and tourist destination
• It is famous for its production of chemicals and pharmaceutical products

3. REASONS TO MOVE
Here are a few factors that make New Jersey a wonderful state to live in:
• Good employment opportunities
• Low cost of living
• Proximity to major cities like New York and Philadelphia
• Incredibly scenic with acres of farms throughout the state
• Perfect place for bringing up kids

4. GROWING JOB RATE
The job market is attractive in NJ:
• The labor-participation rate is 64.2%,higher than the national
average of 62.7%
• 20,000 jobs were created in June 2016
• 70,000 new jobs were generated between June 2015 and June 2016
• Leader in electronic equipment and chemical industry.

5. LOW COST OF LIVING
Compared to cities like NYC and Philly, NJ is an incredibly cheap
destination.
• The rent and property rates are much lower
• Gas is less expensive than New York
• Public transportation is easily available and accessible

6. LOW TAX RATES
• New Jersey's income tax rate is 3.71% on average, as compared to 5.66%
on average in New York
• NYC residents also have to pay 3% NYC tax, which is not applicable for NJ
residents
• Retail tax in NJ is only 7%
• The designated 'enterprise zones' have as low as 3.5% retail tax

7. CONNECTIVITY
New Jersey forms an important transport corridor with New York and
Philadelphia and thus has amazing connectivity.
• Path trains can be used to travel to Midtown or Manhattan
• Ferries run across the Hudson

8. THINGS TO OFFER FOR KIDS
• NJ has a number of reputed schools and universities
• Kids get to experience all four seasons
• They get to grow up in a culturally diverse community
• NJ hosts many summer camps
• The state offers various community service opportunities
• NJ has excellent healthcare facilities

9. PLACES TO VISIT
• Liberty State Park
• Adventure Aquarium
• Liberty Science Center
• Six Flags Great Adventure
• Turtle Back Zoo
• Steel Pier

10. PLACES TO VISIT
• Ellis Island
• Grounds for Sculpture
• Storybook Land
• Casino Pier
• Absecon Lighthouse
• Boardwalk Hall

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