The Garden State Exodus: Why 1 in 3 Older New Jerseyans Are Preparing to Pack Their Bags
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the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Is New Jersey becoming a place where it is simply too expensive to grow old? According to a striking new data release from the AARP New Jersey Vital Voices Survey, a growing affordability crisis is putting the state at a severe risk of losing its aging population. High property taxes, soaring utility bills, and the hidden costs of unpaid caregiving are forcing a significant portion of older residents to consider relocating to more affordable regions of the country.
Here is a closer look at the staggering numbers behind the crisis, what residents are demanding from state lawmakers, and why programs like Stay NJ have become a critical battleground for local taxpayers.
