The Regions of New Jersey

In this video, I explain why the regions of "North," "South," and "Central" do not accurately reflect New Jersey's culture, and I propose a better way for thinking about New Jersey.

[stephensmith]

I've lived in New Jersey for 71 years and I believe your analysis is the best one on the internet.

[patriotpaths]

As a Lifelong Jersey Resident, this was epic. Truly awesome to see someone give the state an accurate and fair cultural representation and show how truly diverse this state is in terms of region and lifestyle

[jessiesikes]

Very, very insightful for such a young person. I've lived in southern New Jersey (Camden County) for 63 years. You nailed it. Good for you. Thanks for this video.

[taylordavis]

This layout takes in so many accurate variables in to consideration, however this still does not disputed the Taylor Ham Vs. Pork roll dispute.

[ellenthompson]

I was looking for an overview of the different parts of New Jersey and this did an excellent job - thank you for taking the time to put this together!

[shamish-]

Very accurate. Perhaps the most accurate breakdown of NJ I've seen.

[blarneystone]

Unbelievably accurate analysis. I particularly love the distinction of the northern shore and the southern shore because they are truly so different from one another.

[theroman]

This video deserves more attention from us New Jerseyans. Great video!!!

[dannyturkian]

As an NJ resident I really appreciate this kind of content.

[subramanyammynampati]

I am from India, would like to know about NJ, your explanation pictorically gave me good idea of NJ.Good job, keep it up

[FLStelth]

I admire your enthusiasm and dedication to this topic. Nice job. I lived in Union County the first 14 years of my life but I've been here in Florida since 1982.

[mcfalcia]

Wow...this was awesome. A lifelong South Jerseyan from Haddonfield who moved down to Texas 6 years ago I struggle to explain to natives just how different NJ is even though it's so small. Obviously they think NJ is just NYC but I try to tell them otherwise. This is a good video to show just how different we are. Thanks!

[pinksnorlx]

Bravo. You took into account all the variables. I hope you are pursing a masters in Economics, you clearly understand how to analyze multiple variables at once. The world needs more people like you. This was EXCELLENTY presented and very accurate.

[janebutz]

I loved this video! This fellow shows much more insight than the usual “what exit”? Fascinating!

[bobsykes]

This is cool! I spent my grade school through high school years in NJ, and I'd say you pretty much nailed it. I've gotta check that "pork roll" versus "Taylor Ham" debate next. (In Cranford, it was definitely "Taylor Burgers").

[SusanJMT]

I've lived in NJ for 95% of my 73 years and have seen much change that has come to the Gateway region due to travel methods and technology. Your data presentation on the current state of NJ population and culture is very helpful to me and would be to visitors and businesses. Nice job. I'll subscribe.

[meredithhoppin]

Brilliant. You might check out how various organizations divide up the state. I'm thinking of the regional orchestra I played violin in back in the 60's. Summit was in the North Central NJ slot. How's that work today?

[RbaDader]

Makes a whole lot of sense to me, I’m a lifelong Mercer county resident, and I’ve had a hard time really using identifying with Monmouth county and other central Jersey areas since I never really go around there much. The capital region makes a whole lot more sense in terms of where I’d identify with, especially with the addition of Lambertville in the capitol region.

[jennifermoon]

This was a great analysis. Much truer to history and contemporary culture than the idea of splitting the state into three bands. Great job!

[gregritter]

You absolutely nailed this. Watched a video earlier about someone from south jersey was talking about north jersey and I was thinking to myself this is all wrong. He was talking about what I had called northeast jersey over by nyc. Being from Warren county we do it much different.
I always thought of jersey as 4 different parts. The northwest, northeast, southern and the shore (sorry central jersey) But this map is definitely by far the truest jersey I've ever seen put together. Great work!