There is something magical about New Jersey, and Garden State residents have shared with us the top three reasons why they love living in the state.

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We are all familiar with the reasons for not wanting to live in New Jersey. Residents complain that it's too expensive, too crowded, and too rushed.

There are 100 reasons not to live in New Jersey, just like there are 100 reasons not to live in all the other states in the nation.

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Photo by Natalya Zaritskaya on Unsplash
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But we wanted to focus on the positives. The world can use a little more of that, so we wanted to know from Garden State residents the reasons they stay in New Jersey.

What Are The Things New Jersey Residents Love About The State

We asked New Jersey residents on social media platforms and my radio show to name their top reasons for loving the Garden State.

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Photo by Xavier Mouton Photographie on Unsplash
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Here are the three top reasons for living in New Jersey, according to Garden State residents.

#3 The Beaches - we're certain this would be #1 if we could only use those beaches all year long.

#2 The Schools - New Jersey is famous for having great schools, and that's awesome news for the most important people in the state, our kids.

#1 The People - Despite all the bad publicity we usually get, New Jersey residents know the people in our state make it a great place to be, and that's the top reason to live in the Garden State.

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