| Even though there are 45 other states with | | | | commute to and from work on a daily basis. |
| more land area, New Jersey is the most | | | | Living in the Gateway allows people to enjoy |
| densely populated state in the Union. This | | | | all the attractions of a large city without |
| anomaly is largely due to neighboring cities | | | | having to live inside of it. |
| like New York and Philadelphia because their | | | | |
| metropolitan areas spill over into New | | | | The Shore |
| Jersey. Even without its proximity to these | | | | |
| large economical centers, New Jersey is an | | | | The eastern coastline of New Jersey is called |
| attractive area though. | | | | the Shore. The ocean is the domineering |
| | | | influence on the environment in this region. |
| For example, there is also a lot of natural | | | | Beaches, boats, boardwalks, resorts and |
| beauty within New Jersey's borders. In | | | | seafood are all common ingredients in the |
| different regions of the state you'll find | | | | Shore region. |
| mountain ranges, pine forests, waterfalls, | | | | |
| lakes and rivers, hiking trails or coastal | | | | The Delaware River Region |
| communities. New Jersey school systems are | | | | |
| also ranked among the best in the nation | | | | On the southwest side of the state, the |
| which is illustrated well by their | | | | Delaware River forms a natural boundary |
| consistently higher scores on advanced | | | | between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This is |
| placement tests. | | | | the second most populated area in the state |
| | | | because Philadelphia, the largest city in |
| If you are looking for a new home here, I | | | | Pennsylvania, is nearby. |
| would recommend starting your search by | | | | |
| narrowing your destination down to one of the | | | | The Pine Barrens |
| five regions in the state. | | | | |
| | | | As the name implies, the Pine Barrens is the |
| The Skylands | | | | most sparsely populated region in the state. |
| | | | It is covered with mixed forests of pine and |
| The Skylands region is located in the | | | | oak and water bodies like Lake Atsion. |
| northwest part of New Jersey. It's wooded, | | | | |
| rural, mountainous terrain makes it feel like | | | | If price is the most important factor in |
| part of Northeastern states like Vermont and | | | | where your settle, remember that the closer |
| New Hampshire. In this region you'll be close | | | | you get to the ocean and the big cities, the |
| to the Appalachian Trail too. | | | | more you will pay for New Jersey real estate. |
| | | | Although there are some areas with |
| The Gateway | | | | relatively affordable homes for sale, New |
| | | | Jersey is an expensive state to live in. The |
| The Gateway is the northeastern part of New | | | | median price for homes is about $400,000 and |
| Jersey and is characterized by its proximity | | | | the residents enjoy the second highest median |
| to New York City. Many residents in the | | | | incomes in the country. |
| Gateway region actually work in New York and | | | | |