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HOUSTON - JANUARY 29: A general view of downtown Houston, Texas as it is preped to host Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers January 29, 2004 in Houston, Texas.

What’s better than one New Jersey town making the list? Three! According to Money.com, New Jersey is where you want to be if you’re considering to relocate.

The first New Jersey town to make the list is Jersey City. On the “50 Best Places To Live In The U.S.” list, Jersey City comes in at No. 10. The second-largest city in New Jersey behind Newark is also the most ethnically diverse in the nation. Jersey City gives you the best of both worlds living in the Garden State as its close proximity to New York attracts most newcomers to the city. It is often referred to as New York’s sixth borough. According to Money.com, Jersey City has a population of 283,496, a median household income of $92,183, a median home price of $605,831 and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Behind Jersey City is Bergen County’s Fort Lee. Fort Lee placed No. 14 on the “50 Best Places To Live In The U.S.” list. The website lists that Fort Lee prides itself in having a “thriving Korean population as 42% of residents identify as Asian and have hundreds of Korean restaurants and shops.” When visiting the small New Jersey suburban town, be sure to check out the Korean bookstores, grocery stores, beauty supply stores, and karaoke bars. According to Money.com, Fort Lee has a population of 39,034, a median household income of $92,282, a median home price of $450,568, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.

Last but not least, is Morristown, New Jersey. Morristown, New Jersey is located in Morris County and approximately 30 miles from New York City. The town has great activities for nature lovers such as the Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic Area and Tripod Rock where hikers can enjoy the New York City skyline after their trek. According to Money.com, Morristown has a population of 20,831, a median household income of $114,411, a median home price of $649,000, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.

Take a look at the nine other towns and cities that made the top 10 below:

  • 9. Tampa, Florida

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 379,742
    Median Household Income: $70,145
    Median Home Price: $381,352
    Unemployment Rate: 2.7%

  • 8. Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 122,004
    Median Household Income: $85,772
    Median Home Price: $398,393
    Unemployment Rate: 4%

  • 7. Somerville, Massachusetts

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 80,884
    Median Household Income: $104,613
    Median Home Price: $818,437
    Unemployment Rate: 2.8%

  • 6. Columbia, Maryland

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 105,987
    Median Household Income: $119,845
    Median Home Price: $395,602
    Unemployment Rate: 3.4%

  • 5. Rogers Park (Chicago), Illinois

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 55,283
    Median Household Income: $46,054
    Median Home Price: $200,000
    Unemployment Rate: 5.4%

  • 4. Raleigh, North Carolina

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 460, 673
    Median Household Income: $78,858
    Median Home Price: $411,400
    Unemployment Rate: 3%

  • 3. Kirkland, Washington

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 90,472
    Median Household Income: $128,775
    Median Home Price: $1,269,489
    Unemployment Rate: 2.9%

  • 2. Tempe, Arizona

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 187,714
    Median Household Income: $66,876
    Median Home Price: $472,344
    Unemployment Rate: 3.3%

  • 1. Atlanta, Georgia

    Fact Sheet

    Population: 487,560
    Median Household Income: $82,859
    Median Home Price: $394,492
    Unemployment Rate: 3.1%

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