Top 20 Florida Towns New Jersey Residents Are Moving to in Record Numbers

Are you tired of the New Jersey grind, traffic, and high property taxes? You're not alone. Many New Jersey residents are looking to relocate to the Sunshine State.

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Why Are So Many New Jersey Residents Moving to Florida?

People from New Jersey are packing up their lives, along with a few pork rolls (Taylor ham), and heading south to Florida for the sunshine, savings, and sanity.

First off, let’s talk money. Florida has no state income tax. Meanwhile, Jersey has some of the highest property taxes in the United States, and residents are tired of watching their hard-earned money go to waste.

In 2022, about 47,000 people left NJ for Florida. That's like the entire population of Hoboken.

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Florida Means Big Savings for Former NJ Residents

Then there's the cost of living. Everything from groceries to gas tends to be cheaper in Florida. Sure, you might sweat through your clothes in July, but hey, at least your electric bill won’t make you cry.

The weather’s a biggie too. Instead of scraping ice off their windshield in February, former New Jerseyans are sipping iced coffee by the pool.

Retirees are also leading the charge. Florida’s practically the VIP lounge for people 65+, and with the rise of remote work, even younger folks are realizing they can keep their New York-area jobs and do it from a beach chair.

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Is the Florida Lifestyle Worth It?

There are trade-offs like gators, and yes, it gets sticky hot. But ask most New Jersey natives who have made the move, and they'll tell you they've never looked back unless it's to check for hurricanes or pine for the occasional Jersey bagel.

New Jersey has four distinct seasons and a diverse range of landscapes, all packed into one small state. But, sometimes it's too tight. Florida’s got palm trees, lower bills, and no snow boots. For a lot of Jersey folks, that’s the dream.