Life In Morris County
Morris County, NJ offers an exceptional quality of life with its blend of charming suburban communities, top-rated schools, and abundant green spaces. Residents enjoy a thriving local economy, access to excellent healthcare, and a vibrant cultural scene just a short drive from New York City. With its rich history, scenic parks, and strong sense of community, Morris County is a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family.
The Perfect Blend of Culture, Arts, and Sophistication
Nestled amid rolling hills, broad valleys, and glistening lakes, Morris County has a diverse population, attracting outdoor enthusiasts, city-dwellers, shoppers, foodies, performing arts lovers, history buffs, young professionals, high-powered executives, and families of all ages. The area is rich in culture, offering plenty of ways to enjoy art, music, and theater. Families have access to an incredibly rich array of recreational and educational opportunities. Morris County truly has it all!
Morris County’s industrial base includes research, pharmaceuticals, and light manufacturing. The area workforce exceeds 300,000, with more than 50,000 employed at corporate headquarters for some of the world’s largest and most successful companies.
Morris County is also home to several universities (Rutgers, Fairleigh Dickinson, Drew University, and College of St. Elizabeth), an award-winning county college, and a county vocational-technical school. Families with young children will be happy to find some of the best K-12 schools and districts in the State here in Morris County.
COUNTY OVERVIEW
About Morris County, NJ
Located 30 miles northwest of Manhattan, Morris County is New Jersey’s seventh largest and is among the fastest growing counties in the New Jersey, New York, Connecticut metropolitan region. Part of the New York metropolitan area, Morris County is home to nearly 500,000 people and consistently ranks among the wealthiest counties in the country. It’s also been rated by Forbes magazine as the 6th best county in the U.S. in which to raise a family.
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