Destination New Jersey

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in New Jersey, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.

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Industry Overview | Economy/Cost of Living | Education
Recreation & Entertainment | Transportation | Geography & Climate
History | Suggested Reading List

From the Kittatinny Mountains to the Jersey Shore’s sandy beaches -- The Garden State -- New Jersey is home to vast geographic diversity that includes nearly 300,000 acres (1214 sq. km) of state parks and forests, freshwater lakes, dwarf forests and a population of 8.1 million.

Industry Snapshot

As one of the leading biotechechnology clusters in the nation, and the headquarters for 15 of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, New Jersey has earned its reputation as "the nation's medicine cabinet."

Economy/Cost of Living

Although New Jersey is the 5th smallest state in size, it ranks 9th in population and has the highest population density of any U.S. state. This is due in part to a strong economy based on industry, transportation, and recreation as well as its proximity to New York City and Philadelphia.

Education

New Jersey is home to a successful K-12 educational system, top preparatory schools, two of the nation's oldest and most prestigious universities, and a wide array of colleges and vocational schools.

Recreation & Entertainment

New Jersey is a home to a preeminent art and cultural center, 24-hour gaming and world-class entertainment, yet it has plenty of wide-open spaces, diverse scenery, and recreational activities for outdoor getaways.

Transportation

As a key industrial center and the link between New York and Philadelphia, New Jersey is a hub of transportation.

Geography & Climate

New Jersey is a small, yet populous, northeastern state surrounded by water on three sides. Its four main land regions, the Atlantic Coastal Plain, Piedmont, New England Upland, and Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region, bring a variety of environments to the state.

History

As one of the original thirteen colonies, a strategic base in the Revolutionary War, and a key industrial and transportation center for the newly formed U.S., New Jersey has played an important role in U.S. history.

Suggested Reading

A list of select guides and reference books about the New Jersey area.