New Jersey Just Ranked The 2nd Happiest State In America — Beating Every State But One

I don't really care what the complainers on the internet say; living in New Jersey is just a fun way of life. Big city access, 136 miles of beautiful beaches, and more small towns, parks, and things to do than you can shake a stick at.

So it's no surprise that when the happiest states in America are ranked, New Jersey ranks pretty darn high on that list!

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What Did Experts Look At When Deciding Which States Are The Happiest?

Experts measured a few metrics, things like the rate of depression among residents, how much sleep people get, the suicide rate, median work hours, income growth, volunteer rate, and, oddly enough, each state's participation in sports.

What Is The Least Happy State In America?

Let's s start with the bad: the least happy state in America, according to experts, is West Virginia. It ranked low in all of the above metrics. Although I've heard it is a beautiful state to visit.

What Is The Happiest State In America?

This may not be a huge surprise, but Hawaii was ranked the #1 happiest state in the country, and when you think of the island lifestyle residents in Hawaii enjoy, it's easy to see why.

Where Did NJ Fall On The Rankings Of Happiest States In America?

So how happy is New Jersey? We were ranked the second-happiest state in the country. It's hard to compete with Hawaii, but with the Jersey Shore, easy access to Philadelphia and New York, a very dedicated sports culture, and just an overall fun way of life, it's easy to see why Jersey is one of the happiest states in the country.