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Surprisingly to some, New Jersey is
one of our website’s top visited states. It is home to a
world-class arts scene and is even the birthplace of film. The
sta Some fun facts you may not know about the state are that the properties in the board game “Monopoly” are named after real streets in Atlantic City. It has more horses per square mile than any other state. And never forget that “Jaws” was based on a series of actual shark attacks during the summer of 1916 off a Jersey shore. There is also the legend of the Jersey Devil that supposedly terrorizes a small town. In fact, the New Jersey Devils are named for the mythical creature. New Jersey Tax Facts: In New Jersey, the state/local tax burden is the highest in the nation at an estimated 11.8%. They have a top income tax bracket of 8.97% which kicks in at $500,000 per year. They have a sales tax of 7% which is above the national average of 5.4%. View New Jersey communities.
Pennsylvania in the northeast is home
to the nation’s first zoo, founded by none other than Benjamin
Fr Pennsylvania Tax Facts: Pennsylvania has the 11th highest state and local tax burden. It is estimated to be 10.2% of income. The personal income tax is 3.07% which is actually 2nd lowest among the states. Local taxes on personal income, though is from 1 to 1½% . The state has a 6% sales tax and they have one of the highest gasoline taxes in the nation. More about Pennsyvlania or view Pennsylvania communities.
Delaware is home to many wildlife refugees, lighthouses and
numerous historic sites as well as fabulous gardens with
fountains and sculptures.
Delaware Tax Facts: Delaware has six income tax brackets with a top rate of 5.95% which kicks in at $60,000. The state does not levy a sales tax. View Delaware communities. (Focus on Delaware coming in May).
Maryland is a big sports state with a
number of major and minor professional sports
A couple of fun facts about Maryland include that is gave up some of its land to help form Washington D.C. The state is also a prominent producer and processor of seafood and a national leader in the production of blue crabs and soft clams. Maryland Tax Facts: Maryland’s state/local tax burden ranks 4th highest nationally. They have seven income brackets with a top rate of 5.75% which starts at $200,000 per year. They have a 6% general sales tax. More about Maryland or view Maryland communities. Finally, in our coverage of the
Northeast U.S., New York adds probably the most abundance of
things to do of anywhere. But, besides all the major sports
teams,
New York Tax Facts: New York has during the last three decades had the highest state/local tax burdens in the nation. It is currently estimated as 11.7% of income. Their state income tax system has a top rate of 6.85% which starts at $20,000. The state levies a 4% sales tax. View New York communities. Other Interesting facts about the Northeastern region of the United States It has a wide array of climates depending upon a state’s proximity to water and elevation. Most of the region has hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters which are considered to be shorter than most states’ winters. Annual rainfall ranges from 35 to 45 inches with more in the higher elevation. Snowfall varies from 9 to over 100 inches a winter in the mountainous areas. Culturally, the Northeast is somewhat different from the rest of the U.S. It has a high percentage of Catholics at upwards of 63%. That is in large part due to immigration in the 19th and early 20th century from Germany, Ireland, Italy, Poland and Hungary. It also has the highest percentage of Jewish Americans in the nation. It is no surprise then that it also has the greatest diversity in our country of accents. Interestingly, with all the major metro areas, the northeast states have decidedly rural characteristics. In fact, New Jersey is more rural than most people realize. New York is a heavily agricultural state. Pennsylvania emphasizes programs for farmers markets and community supported agriculture in “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” movements. Much of heavy industry has moved elsewhere but (legal) drug manufacturing and communications have taken up the slack. The northeast is the wealthiest region of the country. The Upper East Side of Manhattan hosts the largest concentration of individual wealth in the country. Politically, the region is largely Democratic. There is a large base of artists, educators, intellectuals and universities that skew that way. Pro-business policies have drawn many white collar professionals into the Democratic fold. The northeast is often said to be a megalopolis which is an interdependent network of cities and suburbs that blend into each other. The region provides many of the financial and government services the rest of our country and much of the world depends upon. Many political scientists argue that the area is moving towards a state of economic and cultural seamlessness. We encourage you to visit the area in your quest to find an active adult living community. The area has a huge number of active adult communities all of which have representatives that would love to speak with you about what they have to offer (see our list of local State specialists below). There is an abundance of things to do, the area is beautiful and transportation and health care are abundant. Other Northeastern States |
The Northeastern region of our United States is really beautiful this time
of year, so if you are looking for lots of great
scenery and lots of stuff to do, the northeast might be for
you. From rolling hills to spacious farms, miles of
uninterrupted natural landscape and fantastic cityscapes, the
whole area makes for one fantastic roadtrip. There is a wide
variety of attractions, both historical and new, shopping and
sights all around wherever you might wander. So, how fun would
that be to live around?!
te celebrates its long, rich history of artistic excellence
every day in its award-winning theatres, unique museums and even
authentic folk and traditional arts which showcase its ethnic
and regional diversity. The state is blessed with thousands of
acres of state and national parks, forests and recreation areas
that can be enjoyed year-round. There is lots of shoreline for
any water activity you might enjoy and don’t forget the world
famous gambling that is available. There are also five major
sports teams. There is so much to enjoy in New Jersey, it was
recently rated one o
f the most excellent states to visit by Zagat’s.
Interestingly, they rated it second only to Ohio. 
anklin. The state also houses some of the best museums in
the nation, including the Carnegie Museum, the Philadelphia
Museum of Art and the Houdini Museum. It also hosts several
amusement parks and large music festivals. On a slightly
different recreational note, the state is home to over 1 million
licensed hunters. 
It has some gorgeous river
valleys that inspire some of America’s most famous artists.
A couple of fun facts are that Quaker merchant Thomas Garret is
thought to be the model for the Quaker farmer in “Uncle Tom’s
Cabin” and the frying pan was built in 1950 for use at the
Delmarva Chicken Festival. 
franchises.
However, as big as football is there with the Baltimore Ravens
and Washington Redskins, the official state sport is jousting
and the official team sport is lacrosse. In 2008, walking
became the state’s official exercise. 
incredible shopping and Broadway plays, what is really
surprising about New York is actually what is outside of New
York City. Of course, New York City is one of the biggest,
loudest, busiest, exciting cities of the world. But the state
is also home to a large number of dairy farms. There are over
18,000 cattle or calf farms. The Catskills are home of the
legendary Rip Van Winkle. The state is a major center of brown
trout flyfishing. In addition, Horseheads, NY,
is the first and only town in the U.S. dedicated to the service
of the American military horse.