Historic New Jersey is located along the Atlantic seaboard in the northeastern United States.It is named after the Isle of Jersey located off the coast of Normandy, France in the English Channel.It was the third state admitted into the Union and as of 2005, had an estimated population of 8,717,925 residents, making it the 11th most populous state.New Jersey is comprised predominantly of affluent suburbs and New Jerseyans enjoy the highest median household income in the United States.In terms of ethnicity and religion, New Jersey is one of the most diverse states in the U.S.
New Jersey was one of the original 13 colonies to revolt against British tyranny and many battles in the ensuing American Revolutionary War took place on Jersey soil.New Jerseys historic significance can still be seen in the many historic battlefields, historic districts and 18th and 19th century homes dotting the countryside.Unlike the Revolutionary War, there were no Battles fought in New Jersey during the Civil War, though the state did send some 80,000 enlisted troops to war to represent the north.
In the beginning, the economy in New Jersey was mainly agrarian, though this was not ideal due to poor soil and crop failures.This led the state to seek more profitable and stable means of revenue generation.Textile and silk manufacturing helped to stabilize the economy and usher in New Jerseys industrial revolution.Then in the 1800s, iron mining became a boon to the northern sector of the state. With the coming of the first and second world wars, New Jersey turned its manufacturing efforts toward naval construction, building battleships, cruisers and destroyers for the U.S. Navy.During the cold war, several defense installations there also helped to boost the states economy.
These days, New Jersey is an industrial powerhouse, though many of its residents commute to nearby Philadelphia and New York.The quiet, tree-lined suburban communities are an attractive alternative to living in more urban areas.Many residents enjoy the peaceful sense of community in these affluent suburbs.There are many parks and natural areas as well as excellent medical and professional services and schools.
Real estate in New Jersey Ranges from studio apartments to lake or riverfront luxury homes and everything in between.There are still some magnificent 18th and 19th century homes available for those who prefer more rustic and historic homes.Median home prices in Somerset and Middlesex counties are approximately $502,000 and $390,300 respectively.
