NJ town ranked as one of the best places in America to raise a family

For all the negatives that exist in New Jersey, there are those good things that help balance it out.

For example, high property taxes. We can balance that out with a good quality of life. There are, after all, so many who chose to stay put in the Garden State with their families.

Before we even highlight the great New Jersey small town that ranked among one of the best in the country for raising a family, let's first look at how New Jersey, as a state, ranks across the nation.

For as bad as we think it is, our position on the list might surprise you. Also surprising is the state that came in dead last.

New Jersey is the 4th best for families

Before we celebrate, let's first address the elephant in the room. The cost of raising a family in New Jersey is beyond insane, making it extremely difficult for some families to make ends meet.

Outside of that, however, New Jersey has proven to be a pretty good state for families, including mine. As the statistics highlighted, we do offer a generous amount of parental leave when compared to other states (although, to be fair, it really should be more).

Plus, one other huge perk that wasn't mentioned was our access to almost everything. Beaches, cities, country, food, and so much more are never that far away when you live in the Garden State. Plus, businesses here don't all shut down by 9 p.m. like they do in some other states.

But with all that said, which great New Jersey town rose above the rest? Here are all the best places to live in each state that are considered the best for raising a family.

Princeton Junction - One of the best places in the U.S. to raise a family

It's always great to see our local towns and cities get recognized on a national level. So, kudos to Princeton Junction.

With that said, there are concerns with rising costs when it comes to raising a family. Please keep in mind that prices are rising everywhere throughout the country, not just in New Jersey.

What's important to keep in mind is everything we have to offer, along with how great our educational system is. Two very important factors to consider should you be thinking of staying in the Garden State to raise a family.

The above post reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 Sunday morning host & content contributor Mike Brant. Any opinions expressed are his own.