NJ #3
OT: Best States to Live in (2024)
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NJ #3
Arizona is low and Florida is way high.
The humidity and tropical weather threat in Florida-no thanks.
Arizona is more than just Phoenix. Northern Arizona is fantastic.
The humidity and tropical weather threat in Florida-no thanks.
Arizona is more than just Phoenix. Northern Arizona is fantastic.
Mass no thanks
NJ is great but no way # 3
Tennessee is low
Michigan way too high
Connecticut, Minnesota & Illinois ahead of NC? NY ahead of VA?
This guys on crack
NJ is great but no way # 3
Tennessee is low
Michigan way too high
Connecticut, Minnesota & Illinois ahead of NC? NY ahead of VA?
This guys on crack
I can't say I disagree. But they didn't mention the amenities - ocean, lakes, mountains, cities.
New Jersey is the third-best state to live in, and it has the highest median household income in the country, at over $96,000. In addition, New Jersey residents have the second-lowest median debt, the equivalent of around 31% of what they earn in a year. The Garden State has done a good job of tackling poverty, too, with the fifth-lowest share of the population below the poverty line and the eighth-lowest food insecurity rate.
When it comes to health, New Jersey residents have the fourth-lowest premature death rate in the nation, the sixth-lowest obesity rate, and the 10th-best overall life expectancy. One reason for the low obesity rate in particular is the fact that the state has the sixth-most miles of trails and the fifth-most fitness centers per capita, which gives people plenty of opportunities to stay active.
Finally, New Jersey has the sixth-lowest violent crime rate and ninth-lowest property crime rate, due in part to the fact that it has the highest number of law enforcement employees per capita.
New Jersey is the third-best state to live in, and it has the highest median household income in the country, at over $96,000. In addition, New Jersey residents have the second-lowest median debt, the equivalent of around 31% of what they earn in a year. The Garden State has done a good job of tackling poverty, too, with the fifth-lowest share of the population below the poverty line and the eighth-lowest food insecurity rate.
When it comes to health, New Jersey residents have the fourth-lowest premature death rate in the nation, the sixth-lowest obesity rate, and the 10th-best overall life expectancy. One reason for the low obesity rate in particular is the fact that the state has the sixth-most miles of trails and the fifth-most fitness centers per capita, which gives people plenty of opportunities to stay active.
Finally, New Jersey has the sixth-lowest violent crime rate and ninth-lowest property crime rate, due in part to the fact that it has the highest number of law enforcement employees per capita.
They give per capita law enforcement employees 2x the impact as the violent crime rate. It ain't #50 but it sure as hell isn't #1. As they say, "lies, damned lies and statistics".
NJ has the 6th best violent crime rate in the US. The same formula is used for every state not like they used a different methodology for NJ.
NJ has the 6th best violent crime rate in the US. The same formula is used for every state not like they used a different methodology for NJ.
The used the same methodology, but the overweighing of the per capita law enforcement is a flaw in the methodology IMHO.
Washington is great if you like the outdoors. Snow capped mountains, Pacific coastline, and plenty of hunting and fishing.
According to Forbes, NJ has the 5th lowest violent crime and 5th lowest property crime rates per 1,000 in the country.
"Rank" articles are just clickbait.
Crime stats aren't even reliable anymore
Lots of cities dont even report crimes anymore
jcitytimes.com
newjerseymonitor.com
Crime stats aren't even reliable anymore
Lots of cities dont even report crimes anymore
Jersey City PD Over Two Years Behind on Crime Reporting, Official
Jersey City has fallen over two years behind in reporting crime data to the state and F.B.I. says a high-ranking official.
jcitytimes.com
Politicians love to cite crime data. It’s often wrong. • New Jersey Monitor
Law enforcement agencies’ inability to send their crime data to the FBI has resulted in a distorted picture of the nation's crime trends.
newjerseymonitor.com
I have my own criteria but I live in NJ because it is the best state for me, otherwise I’d move. It’s the most densely populated state so I’m obviously not alone in my thinking.
Where are you? Im in Scottsdale. I don’t mind the Florida heat year round though. Gets chilly here come fall.
Not there full time, but we are in Sedona quite a bit. Not sure if we will relocate there.
Wallethub?
NJ #3
Yes, a factor. But high incentive to stay healthy with lots of trails for hiking and mountain biking. Flagstaff not far for larger city activities.
Yes and .....
I love Jersey and our State University.
Who needs the rest of the Big Ten denigrating us, when our fan base is quite up to the task of turning something positive into s***.
Oh but the methodology....
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Sedona is packed with tourists except in summer, then it’s packed with people from the Valley
Yeah, it can be like 4th of July weekend at he Shore every week except summer time, but if you learn your way around, you can avoid the traffic and the tourists. We are quasi-tourists.
New Jersey is by far the best state
1) No thanks to cold or heat, NJ is temperate, weather alone, it wins
2) The publlic school system is excellent though Mass is good too
3)I love the suburban urban envrionment, always something to do. its so densely packed getting from one town to another is easy to try new things-like Hugos, Peruvian restaurant in Rahway, 20 minutes from EB
4) 30 minutes and I am walking the beautiful Long Branch boardwalk, (the easily accessible NJ shore), I only like beaches that have boardwalks, very few states have them
5)Newark airport, underappreciated gem for its location, international flights and only a 30 minute ride to get there, extremely convenient, always leaving from there or picking someone up or a cheap uber.
1) No thanks to cold or heat, NJ is temperate, weather alone, it wins
2) The publlic school system is excellent though Mass is good too
3)I love the suburban urban envrionment, always something to do. its so densely packed getting from one town to another is easy to try new things-like Hugos, Peruvian restaurant in Rahway, 20 minutes from EB
4) 30 minutes and I am walking the beautiful Long Branch boardwalk, (the easily accessible NJ shore), I only like beaches that have boardwalks, very few states have them
5)Newark airport, underappreciated gem for its location, international flights and only a 30 minute ride to get there, extremely convenient, always leaving from there or picking someone up or a cheap uber.
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"Rank" articles are just clickbait.
Crime stats aren't even reliable anymore
Lots of cities dont even report crimes anymore
Jersey City PD Over Two Years Behind on Crime Reporting, Official
Jersey City has fallen over two years behind in reporting crime data to the state and F.B.I. says a high-ranking official.
Politicians love to cite crime data. It’s often wrong. • New Jersey Monitor
Law enforcement agencies’ inability to send their crime data to the FBI has resulted in a distorted picture of the nation's crime trends.
This seems to be the hot new right-wing/Russian disinformation talking point. The only answer is to distrust everyone and cast aspersions on any government data.
Northern AZ is truly special. Amazing places - the whole Colorado Plateau (a large area around the Four Corners) has some of the best outdoor scenery on Earth.
Some of the best restaurants in Hoboken, Jersey City, the Ironbound section of Newark, and up and down the Jersey shore.
I think California is the best state to live in with two pretty big caveats:
1. You must have enough money to live reasonably well, and
2. You have to okay with some weird stuff. Not Florida weird, but some pretty weird stuff goes down here.
It also helps to be kinda chill about the inevitable natural disasters.
1. You must have enough money to live reasonably well, and
2. You have to okay with some weird stuff. Not Florida weird, but some pretty weird stuff goes down here.
It also helps to be kinda chill about the inevitable natural disasters.
I'll take "EWR is growing on me" for $100 Alex
Something I never thought I'd say, and likely will regret saying when I fly out of there on Sunday
The new terminals and security gates are pretty good
I guess flying in and out so often, you either learn to like it or you'll (meaning I) will be miserable
It gets a bad rap, but overall, especially when flying alone and with Precheck and Clear, does the job
100 %
A lot of great options
If you're a foodie or going out to eat, there's no shortage of great (and variable) options
Some of most majestic and beautiful scenery on earth IMO
Agree, but it's a different kind of weird in CA
Florida weird is more redneck stuff
CA weird is more truly weird, WTF kind of stuff
I can understand why you didn't change your handle. ScottsdaleMike just doesn't cut it.
I checked with the Beach Ass'n. They're willing to take you back if you change your mind😁
Having obnoxiously strict bag policies and prohibiting bringing in bottled water finally paying off!
I’m very comfortable with EWR since it’s the airport I know the best. Only negative for me right now is that the Airtrain doesn’t go to new terminal A yet. The terminal itself is great, but thats a big drawback for the short term.
Its not that bad a walk from where the Airtrain let's you off to Terminal A. There's also a shuttle.
