The Average New Jersey Resident Takes This Many Steps A Day: How Do You Compare?

"Have to get my steps in."

How many times have you heard someone say that? Or maybe you're the person who parks in the very last row of the parking lot when you're going grocery shopping to squeeze in a few extra steps.

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When my phone broke recently, I got a new one, and I discovered the Health app. I was horrified when I noticed that one day I had fewer than 1,000 steps! Ever since then, I've become that person parking far, far away to get a little more walking in.

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Now it's turned into a fun little competition with myself. Every day, I check my step count and try to beat the day before!

How Active Are We In New Jersey?

WeWard released its State of Walking Report, showing how physically active Americans are, and more specifically, how active residents are in the Garden State.

With an average of 6,947 steps per day, New York residents are the most active in the U.S., followed by California, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin.

Here's How We Stack Up In Steps

In Newark, New Jersey, the average person takes about 6,603 steps a day, which is a decent amount, given that the study set a benchmark of nearly 7,000.

On average, women logged 28% fewer daily steps than men.

Older adults outpaced Gen Z by 15% more daily steps, potentially linked to differences in screen time.

It's supposed to be beautiful tomorrow, so hopefully we can get outside and enjoy the 10 best walking and hiking spots in New Jersey.