Country land in New Jersey
How much good country New Jersey has, where it is, and what to know before you buy: growing season, homeschool rules, internet and prices. "Good country" here means land past the suburbs and their buffer, off the busiest roads, scored by the Land Finder.
The best counties for country living
Ranked by how much of each county scores as good country (fast-growing counties ranked a little lower).
| County (towns) | Good country | Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren County Mountain Lake, Buttzville | 72% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Sussex County Ross Corner, Branchville | 60% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Hunterdon County Flemington, Clinton | 51% | +0.5%/yr | Score a spot |
| Burlington County Leisuretowne, Pemberton | 49% | +0.7%/yr | Score a spot |
| Ocean County Forked River, Beachwood | 31% | +1.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Passaic County Riverdale, Pompton Lakes | 26% | +0.1%/yr | Score a spot |
| Atlantic County Mays Landing, Elwood | 17% | +0.4%/yr | Score a spot |
| Morris County Dover, Wharton | 19% | +0.6%/yr | Score a spot |
| Cumberland County Newport, Centre Grove | 5% | +0.2%/yr | Score a spot |
| Somerset County Raritan, Somerville | 13% | +0.8%/yr | Score a spot |
Homeschool rules
No notice, registration or testing required. Children 6 to 16 must receive instruction "equivalent" to public school. Bills to add notice and reporting have been proposed, so check current law.
Not legal advice; laws change. Verify with the state and your school district. Source
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