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POPULATION: 630,380

LABOR FORCE: 331,125

LAND AREA: 468.79 SQ. MILES

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COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 8%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 43

Mileage to Closest Airport: 37

Median Household Income: $99,733

Median Sales Price: $450,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Hackensack Meridian

Saker Shoprites

Centrastate Healthcare, RWJ Barnabas

Monmouth University

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LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Middletown

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Marlboro

Manalapan

Freehold

Long Branch

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POPULATION: 630,380

MONMOUTH COUNTY

POPULATION: 630,380

LABOR FORCE: 331,125

LAND AREA: 468.79 SQ. MILES

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COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 8%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 43

Mileage to Closest Airport: 37

Median Household Income: $99,733

Median Sales Price: $450,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Hackensack Meridian Saker Shoprites

Centrastate Healthcare, RWJ Barnabas

Monmouth University NJ Resources

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Middletown Howell

Marlboro

Manalapan

Freehold Long Branch

LABOR FORCE: 331,125

LAND AREA: 468.79 SQ.

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169 OPPORTUNITY ZONES

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COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 8%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 43

Mileage to Closest Airport: 37

Median Household Income: $99,733

Median Sales Price: $450,000

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LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Hackensack Meridian

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Manalapan

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MONMOUTH COUNTY

POPULATION: 630,380

NEW JERSEY STATEWIDE

LABOR FORCE: 331,125

LAND AREA: 468.79 SQ. MILES

Statewide Statistics:

MONMOUTH COUNTY

POPULATION: 630,380

LABOR FORCE: 331,125

LAND AREA: 468.79 SQ. MILES

9,288,994 POPULATION

4,098,400 LABOR FORCE

6.9% OF U.S. GDP

$649.83B STATE GDP

NJ IS HOME TO:

15 FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES

225 FOREIGN COMPANIES

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 8%

$649.83B STATE GDP

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 43

#1 LARGEST SEAPORT ON THE EAST COAST

NJ TOP RANKINGS:

Mileage to Closest Airport: 37

Median Household Income: $99,733

Median Sales Price: $450,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

#1 B IOSCIENCE STRENGTH

Hackensack Meridian Saker Shoprites

#3 FOR EMPLOYED BIOCHEMISTS

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Centrastate Healthcare, RWJ Barnabas

#2 BIOTECH STRENGTH

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#2 STATE FOR CANCER DRUGS IN DEVELOPMENT

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Middletown Howell

Marlboro

Manalapan

Freehold Long Branch

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Use of Public Transit: 8%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

CLEAN ENERGY FILM + MEDIA HEALTHCARE

Mileage to Port: 43

Mileage to Closest Airport: 37

Median Household Income: $99,733

Median Sales Price: $450,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Hackensack Meridian

Saker Shoprites

Centrastate Healthcare, RWJ Barnabas

Monmouth University

NJ Resources

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Middletown Howell

Marlboro

Manalapan

Freehold

Long Branch

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COUNTY DATA

ATLANTIC COUNTY

POPULATION: 274,534

LABOR FORCE: 124,251

LAND AREA: 555.5 SQ. MILES

According to the Atlantic County Economic Alliance, more than 25 million people visit the county each year, and an additional 10,000 are second homeowners. The county, perhaps most well-known for its casinos and boardwalk, is home to a thriving arts and culture scene, world-class dining and shopping,

"Located between lush farmlands and 14 miles of sandy shorelines, Atlantic County is within a short distance of Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, DC with easy access by car, bus, rail or air," according to aceanj.com.

Source: aceanj.com

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 7.4%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 39

Mileage to Closest Airport: 10

Median Household Income: $63,360

Median Sales Price: $328,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Harrah's Resort

Caesar's Entertainment

Trump Entertainment

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

FAA Technical Center

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Egg Harbor Twp

Atlantic City

Galloway Twp

Hamilton Twp

Pleasantville

BERGEN COUNTY

POPULATION: 955,732

LABOR FORCE: 484,166

LAND AREA: 232.79 SQ. MILES

A suburban county with a New York City neighbor, Bergen County is a hub for commuters. Its location and ease of access to a major metropolitan avenue make it desirable across mulitple demographics, leaving it the most populated county in the state.

One of the original four counties in New Jersey, Bergen is home to 200 arts and culture organizations and more than 9,000 acres of parkland, according to co.bergen.nj.us, where they tout their area as "unique and dynamic."

Source: co.bergen.nj.us

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 14.1%

Commuter Rail Line: 3

Mileage to Port: 33

Mileage to Closest Airport: 10

Median Household Income: $104,623

Median Sales Price: $650,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Hackensack University Medical Center

Valley Health System, Inc.

Bio-Reference Labratories Inc.

Express Scripts

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Hackensack

Teaneck Twp

Fort Lee Borough

Fair Lawn Borough

Garfield

BURLINGTON COUNTY

POPULATION: 461,860

LABOR FORCE: 233,042

LAND AREA: 799.29 SQ. MILES

The largest county in the state, Burlington County is known for its agriculture and unique landscape. Located just east of the Delaware River, it creates opportunity for manufacturing and farming, but also allows for easy access to Philadelphia.

"Rich in historic lore, with a splendid system of highways, the county holds an irresistible charm," according to co.burlington.nj.us. " While the county is principally known for its agriculture, there is considerable manufacturing, particularly along the Delaware River front."

Source: co.burlington.nj.us

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 3.5%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 26

Mileage to Closest Airport: 30

Median Household Income: $90,329

Median Sales Price: $340,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Virtua of Burlington County

TD Bank

Lockheed Martin

Burlington Stores

Viking Yacht Co. Corp

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Evesham Twp

Mount Laurel

Willingboro Twp

Pemberton Twp

Medford Twp

CAMDEN COUNTY

POPULATION: 523,485

LABOR FORCE: 255,628

LAND AREA: 221.26 SQ. MILES

Camden County's Economic Development and Business Services Team is available to help with site selection, relocation, financing and incentives, and more for the well-connected region.

The county offers "access to an extensive network of road, rail, air and seaport facilities. Its well-educated workforce and skilled labor pool provide a wealth of talent and diversity, supporting cutting edge industries in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, foreign trade, transportation, logistics and manufacturing," according to camdencounty.com.

Source: camdencounty.com

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 8%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 11

Mileage to Closest Airport: 21

Median Household Income: $70,957

Median Sales Price: $296,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Cooper Health System

American Water Works

Bancroft Brain Injury Services

Campbell Soup Company

Diocese of Camden New Jersey Inc.

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Camden

Cherry Hill Twp

Gloucester Twp

Winslow Twp

Pennsauken Twp

CAPE MAY COUNTY

POPULATION: 95,263

LABOR FORCE: 47,219

LAND AREA: 251.52 SQ. MILES

The southernmost county in the state is reknowned for its miles of beaches, parks, and old town charm. Cape May is anchored by the tourism industry and supported by fishing and farming sectors. Hospitality is one of, if not the most, important aspects of the economy.

The Cape May Peninsula is flanked by the Delaware Bay on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the right. While the geography allows for tourism to flourish it is still easily accessible by most main thoroughfares such as the Garden State Parkway and the Cape May-Lewes ferry.

Source: capemaycountynj.gov

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 1.9%

Commuter Rail Line:0

Mileage to Port: 62

Mileage to Closest Airport: 34

Median Household Income: $72,385

Median Sales Price: $459,936

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Morey Organization

Woodbine Developmental Center

U.S. Coast Guard

Cape Regional Medical Center

Acme Markets

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

POPULATION: 154,152

LABOR FORCE: 67,208

LAND AREA: 483.36 SQ. MILES

Home to about 157,000 residents, Cumberland County is two hours from New York City and 45 minutes from Philadelphia. The county is about 500 square miles and is situated along the Delaware Bay. Its economy was developed partly around maritime trades such as oyster production and is known for its ties to the glass industry in the mid-1900s.

Today the county has an active agricultural industry as well as health care, construction, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Source: co.cumberland.nj.us

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 1.8%

Commuter Rail Line: 0

Mileage to Port: 36

Mileage to Closest Airport: 35

Median Household Income: $55,709

Median Sales Price: $217,750

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Inspira Health Network

Durand Glass Manufacturing

Shoprite

Wal-Mart

F & S Produce/Pipco Transportation

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Vineland Millville

Bridgeton

Maurice River Twp

Upper Deerfield Twp

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Lower Twp Middle Twp Upper Twp Ocean City Dennis Twp

ESSEX COUNTY

POPULATION: 863,728

LABOR FORCE: 411,464

LAND AREA: 126.09 SQ. MILES

Known as the industrial financial hub of the Garden State, Essex County is the second largest county in terms of residents with a total population of 783,969 In recent years, new industrial and professional office parks, hi-tech centers, and more have moved into Essex County due to it’s convenient location to transportation and an expanding tax ratable base. The Newark International Airport and Port Newark both call Essex County home making the county a major transportation hub. Major corporate companies have moved their headquarters to Essex County such as PSE&G, Bell Atlantic, Prudential, and more.

Source: essexcountynj.org

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 20.6%

Commuter Rail Line: 6

Mileage to Port: 17

Mileage to Closest Airport: 12

Median Household Income: $63,959

Median Sales Price: $581,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Prudential Financial

United Airlines

Rutgers University—Newark

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

Public Service Enterprise Group

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Newark

East Orange

Irvington Twp

Bloomfield Twp

West Orange Twp

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

POPULATION: 302,249

LABOR FORCE: 150,049

LAND AREA: 322 SQ. MILES

Just 15 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, Gloucester County is one of the chief food producing counties of New Jersey and the U.S. All phases of farming are present in the county such as raising produce, cattle breeding, dairy production, canneries, and more. The quick commute to the city paired with the county’s outstanding agricultural and industrial industries, results in an excellent and unique residential area.

Source: gloucestercountynj.gov

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 1.9%

Commuter Rail Line: 0

Mileage to Port: 18

Mileage to Closest Airport: 22

Median Household Income: $89,056

Median Sales Price: $290,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Inspira Health Networ

Kennedy Health Alliance

Rowan University

Missa Bay LLC

US FoodService

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Washington Twp

Monroe Twp

Deptford Twp West

Depford Twp

Glassboro

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HUDSON COUNTY

POPULATION: 724,854

LABOR FORCE: 361,786

LAND AREA: 46.19 SQ. MILES

As the closest county to New York City, Hudson County is one of the most diverse destinations in the U.S. with trendy restaurants, a large art scene, and more. The county is home to over 670,000 residents, with the largest segment in the Millennial generation. Each of the county’s 12 towns brings something different to the table and the county has experienced a growing number of tourists in recent years.

Source: visithudson.org

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 41%

Commuter Rail Line: 7

Mileage to Port: 10

Mileage to Closest Airport: 9

Median Household Income: $75,026

Median Sales Price: $525,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

United States Postal Service

UBS Financial Services

John Wiley & Sons Inc.

Goldman Sachs & Co. Inc

Hanover Direct

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Jersey City Union City

Bayonne

North Bergen

Hoboken

HUNTERDON COUNTY

POPULATION: 128,947

LABOR FORCE: 65,143

LAND AREA: 427.84 SQ. MILES

Clocking in at 427 square miles of land, Hunterdon County is conveniently located one hour from both New York City and Philadelphia. With over 28,000 acres of preserved farmland, Hunterdon County has a strong food and agriculture industry as well as life science, technology, and manufacturing. The county also boasts having one of the highest concentrations of highly educated residents and there are over 128,000 residents that call Hunterdon County home.

Source: choosenj co.hunterdon.nj.us

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 2.1%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 52

Mileage to Closest Airport: 24

Median Household Income: $117,858

Median Sales Price: $557,500

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

UNICOM Global

ExxonMobil R&D

Chubb Group of Insurance

Johanna Foods Inc

AM Best Inc.

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Raritan Twp

Reading Twp

Clinton Twp

Lebanon

Tewksbury Twp

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MERCER COUNTY

POPULATION: 387,340

LABOR FORCE: 199,780

LAND AREA: 224.44 SQ. MILES

Home to the State’s capital city, Trenton, Mercer County is rich in history. The county is conveniently located to travel to New York City, Philadelphia, and the iconic Jersey Shore. More than 366,000 residents live in the county and have easy access to public rail transportation, air transportation from the Trenton-Mercer airport, and enjoy the county’s cultural sites, parks, farms, golf courses, and more. The county is also home to the iconic Princeton University and other higher education institutions such as The College of New Jersey, Thomas Edison State University, Rider University, and Mercer County Community College.

Source: mercercounty.org

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 8.1%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 50

Mileage to Closest Airport: 7

Median Household Income: $83,306

Median Sales Price: $370,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Princeton University

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co

Bank of America

Amazon

Capital Health Systems Inc.,

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Hamilton Twp

Trenton

Ewing Twp

Lawrence Twp

East Windsor

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

POPULATION: 863,162

LABOR FORCE: 442,447

LAND AREA: 309.22 SQ. MILES

Just minutes from Port Elizabeth and half way between New York City and Philadelphia, you can travel with ease in Middlesex County. There are more than 809,000 residents in Middlesex’s 25 communities and the county is home to fortune 500 companies, three universities, and world class healthcare and research facilities. With the largest life sciences incubator and a USDA and FDA-certified incubator, businesses across the globe are choosing Middlesex County to plant their roots.

Source: middlesexcountynj.go

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 9.5%

Commuter Rail Line: 2

Mileage to Port: 31

Mileage to Closest Airport: 25

Median Household Income: $91,731

Median Sales Price: $470,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Novo Nordisk

Wakefern Food Corp

JFK Medical Center

Bristol-Myers Squibb

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Edison

Woodbridge

Old Bridge

Piscataway

New Brunswick

Perth Amboy

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MONMOUTH COUNTY

POPULATION: 643,615

LABOR FORCE: 331,125

LAND AREA: 468.18 SQ. MILES

Take a trip to the Jersey Shore and enjoy Monmouth County’s 27 miles of oceanfront beaches or consider a more permanent location, there’s something for everyone in Monmouth County. With 14 NJ TRANSIT stations throughout the county, traveling in and out of New York City is a sea breeze. Monmouth County is known for its healthcare and medical industries with many private sector employers throughout. Private university, Monmouth University, resides in the county and is known for its division one sports and large science college.

Source: 2021 Monmouth County Travel Guide

MORRIS COUNTY

POPULATION: 492,276

LABOR FORCE: 260,505

LAND AREA: 460.97 SQ. MILES

A county that was once most known for its iron mining has since transformed to research, pharmaceuticals and light manufacturing. Morris County is home to nearly 500,000 residents with a strong workforce and more than 1,100 non-retail employers. Five high-education institutions are in Morris County and an astounding 94 percent of residents have a high school diploma or higher. There are 39 municipalities in Morris County and over 477 square miles make up the county. Of the 477 square miles, 20,000 acres make up its Park Commission, one of the state’s finest.

Source: morriscountynj.gov

Use of Public Transit: 8%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 43

Mileage to Closest Airport: 37

Median Household Income: $103,523

Median Sales Price: $620,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Hackensack Meridian

Saker Shoprites

Centrastate Healthcare,

RWJ Barnabas

Monmouth University

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Middletown Howell

Marlboro

Manalapan

Freehold

Long Branch

Use of Public Transit: 5%

Commuter Rail Line: 2

Mileage to Port: 29

Mileage to Closest Airport: 30

Median Household Income: $117,298

Median Sales Price: $608,523

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Picatinny Arsenal

Atlantic Health System

Novartis

Bayer ADP

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Parsippany-Troy Hills

Mount Olive

Randolph Rockaway Twp

Roxbury

Morris Twp

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COUNTY DATA

OCEAN COUNTY

POPULATION: 637,229

LABOR FORCE: 268,848

LAND AREA: 628.29 SQ. MILES

Over 576,000 residents live along the coast of the state in Ocean County. There are 44 miles of oceanfront shoreline and 42 miles of the Barnegat Bay. The county is roughly 90 minutes from New York City with easy access to NJ TRANSIT stations. Since the 1920’s Ocean County has been home to the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Station, Lakehurst. Today the joint military base, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, is more than 40,000 acres across two counties, and is the second largest employer in New Jersey.

Source: Ocean County Travel Guide

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 2.1%

Commuter Rail Line: 3

Mileage to Port: 51

Mileage to Closest Airport: 40

Median Household Income: $72,679

Median Sales Price: $495,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Six Flags Theme Park Inc

Meridian Health Systems

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

RWJBarnabas Health

Ocean County College

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Lakewood Twp

Toms River

Brick Twp

Jackson Twp

Machester Twp

Berkeley Twp

PASSAIC COUNTY

POPULATION: 524,118

LABOR FORCE: 247,828

LAND AREA: 186.01 SQ. MILES

Passaic County is characterized by large lakes, watersheds, and low-density development in its northern areas, and high population in it’s southern half. Its 501,226 residents enjoy more than 16,000 acres of preserved open space and recreational facilities throughout the county filled with countless historical sites. The county’s employers are in varied industries from electronic systems to roofing supplies to general medical to education. Other than easy access to public transportation into New York City, Passaic County is just 31 miles from Newark International Airport and 32 miles from Port Newark-Elizabeth.

Source: passaiccountynj.org

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 9.3%

Commuter Rail Line: 2

Mileage to Port: 32

Mileage to Closest Airport: 20

Median Household Income: $73,562

Median Sales Price: $455,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

BAE Systems

Xerox of NYC/Philly Metro

GAF Fiber Glass

St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital

William Paterson University

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Paterson

Clifton

Passaic

Wayne Twp

West Milford

Hawthorne

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SALEM COUNTY

POPULATION: 64,837

LABOR FORCE: 30,616

LAND AREA: 331.86 SQ. MILES

Salem County is known as being a peaceful place with roots to the first Quaker Colony in North America. The county is also known for its wildlife features such as rivers, 34,000 acres of meadows and marshland, freshwater wetlands, 40 lakes and ponds, and more. With 42.6 percent of the county’s land under active farm cultivation, the county has one of the smaller populations in the state with a total population of 66,083. Salem County is a place of open space making it attractive to both agricultural and business developers.

Source: salemcountynj.gov

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 1.2%

Commuter Rail Line: 0

Mileage to Port: 11

Mileage to Closest Airport: 50

Median Household Income: $64,234

Median Sales Price: $205,625

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

PSE&G

E.I. DuPont

Mannington Mills

Memorial Hospital of Salem County

Atlantic City Electric

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Pennsville Twp

Pittsgrove Twp

Carneys Point Twp

Salem

Penns Grove

Pilesgrove Twp

SOMERSET COUNTY

POPULATION: 345,647

LABOR FORCE: 173,235

LAND AREA: 301.87 SQ. MILES

In the heart of New Jersey, you can find Somerset County, a balanced community of urban and suburban neighborhoods and rural countryside. There are nearly 9,000 acres of preserved farmland in the county and another 3,253 acres of greenways its 323,444 residents can enjoy. Somerset County is most known for its manufacturing industries, but is also known for pharmaceuticals, communications, and wholesalers.

Source: co.somerset.nj.us

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 4.7%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 36

Mileage to Closest Airport: 28

Median Household Income: $116,510

Median Sales Price: $602,500

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Bausch & Lomb Inc

Bloomberg LP

Brother International Corp

Conva Tec Inc

Daiichi Sankyo Inc.

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Franklin Twp

Bridgewater Twp

Hillsborough Twp

Bernards Twp

Montgomery Twp

North Plainfield

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SUSSEX COUNTY

POPULATION: 145,543

LABOR FORCE: 75,959

LAND AREA: 518.66 SQ. MILES

At the northernmost tip of the state, you can find Sussex County. Most known for open space, mountain lakes, and more. New Jerseyans and tourists alike hike the Appalachian Trail and explore Sussex County’s Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The highest point in New Jersey is also in Sussex County at High Point State Park. 95 percent of Sussex County’s 149,265 residents have their high school diploma or higher and there’s 75,959 in the county’s labor force.

Source: visitnj.com

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 1.7%

Commuter Rail Line: 1

Mileage to Port: 50

Mileage to Closest Airport: 46

Median Household Income: $96,222

Median Sales Price: $357,972

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Selective Insurance Group Inc

Newton Medical Center

Selective Ins Co of America

Thor Labs

Mountain Creek Resort

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Vernon Twp

Sparta Twp

Hopatcong Borough

Wantage Twp

Byram Twp,

UNION COUNTY

POPULATION: 572,114

LABOR FORCE: 277,389

LAND AREA: 102.77 SQ. MILES

Union County is of the smaller counties around the state, at 105.4 square miles. The convenient location to New York City is why the county’s population is over 536,000. The Port of Newark-Elizabeth and the Newark International Airport are less than 10 miles away making Union County a major transportation hub in the state. The county has strong ties to the pharmaceutical and hospital industries and has a labor force of 277,389 people. While easy access to the city is this county’s major draw, it also has 6,200 acres of parks and recreational facilities.

Source: ucnj.com

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 10.5%

Commuter Rail Line: 3

Mileage to Port: 8

Mileage to Closest Airport: 7

Median Household Income: $82,644

Median Sales Price: $502,500

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Merck & Co

Overlook Hospital

Trinitas Hospital

Blue Apron

Linden North America Inc

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Elizabeth Union

Plainfield

Linden

Westfield

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WARREN COUNTY

POPULATION: 109,632

LABOR FORCE: 56,886

LAND AREA: 356.54 SQ. MILES

Only a mere 14 percent of Warren County’s 364.55 square miles is covered by urban development. It’s greatest assets are clean air, open spaces, and 40,000 acres of prime forest. Elevations in the county vary dramatically from 125 feet to 1,600 feet due to mountain ranges and ridges such as Kittatinny Mountain, Jenny Jump Mountain, and more. In recent years, the county’s residential development has increased due to the completion of Interstate 78 which led to more housing and commercial increases. The county is most known for its ties to the healthcare industry.

Source: co.warren.nj.us

COUNTY DATA

Use of Public Transit: 1.2%

Commuter Rail Line: 2

Mileage to Port: 59

Mileage to Closest Airport: 53

Median Household Income: $83,497

Median Sales Price: $340,000

LARGEST EMPLOYERS

Warren Hospital

Mars North America

Albea Americas

Heath Village ShopRite

LARGEST MUNICIPALITIES

Phillipsburg

Hackettstown

Lopatcong Twp

Mansfield Twp, Washington Twp

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