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