These NJ counties produce the most college graduates

It's college graduation season in New Jersey. Most universities have already held their commencements. To all the new college graduates I welcome you to the working world! Last year I was in your shoes and it can feel overwhelming but you've gotta be persistent in trying to find a job.

It's not easy but YOU are the one who can make something happen!

There's a fierce and passionate debate that brews every so often on our airwaves here about whether or not college is worth it. I'm not going to get into that here but it's something so many people feel strongly about.

The five counties that will be listed below certainly seem to hold college in high regard.

Here are the top five NJ counties with the most college graduates according to Stacker.

#5 Monmouth County

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Of the population ages 25 and over in Monmouth County 47.3% of them have a bachelors degree. It seems fitting that a county with a college in it's borders would have a high number of college grads.

#4 Bergen County

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50.7% of the population ages 25 and older have a bachelors degree in Bergen County. Both Felician University and Ramapo College are in Bergen County.

#3 Hunterdon County

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54% of residents 25 and older have a bachelors degree or higher in Hunterdon County.

#2 Morris County

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55.3% of residents 25 and older have a bachelors degree here. Drew University located in Madison NJ is in Morris County. It seems counties that have four-year universities tend to produce more graduates.

#1 Somerset County

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Well, that trend gets debunked here as Somerset takes the top spot on the list. 55.6% of the population 25 and older have at least a bachelors degree here.

Changes in NJ county populations since 2020

Census Bureau estimates of the change in county populations since the 2020 Census on April 1, 2020 also provide a glimpse into COVID-era trends, as that's roughly the same time the pandemic began. The list below sorts New Jersey's 21 counties by their total change between the Census and the July 1, 2021 estimate.

How much does the average NJ home cost? Median prices by county

Everything is costing more these days — and housing is certainly no exception in New Jersey.

Data for 2022 from January through August, compiled by New Jersey Realtors, shows that South Jersey has been seeing homes hit the market and sell in less than a month, on average.

Median prices for single-family homes have reached $500,000 and above in nine counties in North and Central Jersey.

All but two counties have seen houses go for more than the list price, on average, this year.

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kyle Clark. Any opinions expressed are his own.

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