Moving to South Jersey: A Starter Guide
New to South Jersey, or thinking about it? These are the guides on this site that answer what new residents tend to ask first.
Picking a town
Town guidesPopulation, schools, getting around and places to know for each town. Compare townsPopulation, average tax bill and top schools side by side. Property taxes by townThe average homeowner's tax bill in every South Jersey town. Property tax due datesWhen the quarterly bills are due and how to pay. Best public schoolsTop-rated public schools in every county.
Settling in
MVC officesWhere to get your New Jersey license and registration. Birth and marriage certificatesHow to order a copy from the state. Trash and leaf pickupWhat the largest towns collect and when. Recycling rulesWhat goes in the bin, county by county. Power outagesWhich electric company serves you and how to report an outage. Public librariesHours, addresses and phone numbers. Who represents youYour legislative district and its members. School calendarsLinks to each district's own calendar. CollegesUniversities and county colleges by county.
Getting around
Traffic and transitPATCO, NJ Transit, the ferry and road conditions. Bridge tollsWhat it costs to cross into Philadelphia and Delaware. Train stations and parkingPATCO, NJ Transit and River LINE stations with parking.
Health and help
Hospitals, ERs and urgent careEmergency departments by county. Finding child careEach county's child care referral agency. Senior servicesEach county's office on aging. Help lines988, NJ 211 and other lines answered day and night.
Having fun
This weekendThings to do Friday to Sunday. EventsEverything in the next 30 days. County parksParks run by the counties. Farmers marketsDays, hours and locations. LighthousesLighthouses you can visit. Dog parksTown and county dog parks. The PinelandsState forests, historic villages and the Batona Trail.