New Jersey is bordered by New York on the north, by the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay on the east and south, and by Pennsylvania on the west. New Jersey is the 47th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 8.4 million is the 9th most populous state. Major industries in New Jersey are farming (potatoes, tomatoes, peaches), chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petroleum-based products, insurance, and tourism. New Jersey was admitted to the Union as the 3rd state in December 18, 1787, one of the original thirteen colonies. New Jersey was named by James, Duke of York (the brother of King Charles II of England), who was given New Jersey by his brother. James later gave New Jersey to Lord John Berkeley and Sir George Carteret. James named the colony New Jersey to honor Carteret, who had been the Governor of Jersey, a British island in the English Channel. The nickname of New Jersey is "The Garden State". New Jersey has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property tax. State Capital: Trenton State Motto: "Liberty and Prosperity" State Bird: Eastern goldfinch State Flower: Purple violet State Song: None State Tree: Red oak State Gem: Smoky quartz State Relocation Information Guide State Ranking: Most Liveable State: 5 Lowest Overall Taxes: 37 Best Environment for Education: 4 Lowest Crime: 19 In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state: Basking Ridge 503333 Bridgewater 500000 Clinton 513250 Edison 496862 Haddon Heights 275680 Madison 704750 Marlboro 506875 Montclair 574500 Mt. Laurel 336110 Princeton Junction 576250 Ridgewood 955938 Sparta 604125 Toms River 408494 Warren 690667 Wayne 556333 Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include: Cherry Hill Edison Middletown Parsippany-Troy Hills Wayne The two largest cities in New Jersey are Newark and Jersey City. If you would like me to help you find a realtor in a specifc area of the state, just contact me and I would be happy to help you. CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO MAUREEN MEGOWAN REAL ESTATE HOME PAGE
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