Economy
Surveys show New Jersey’s high cost of living and heavy tax burden are driving residents away, and GSI supports reforms to rein in spending and make the state more affordable.
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4.2%
Unemployment Rate — above the 3.8% United States average
65.5%
Labor Participation Rate — Above the 62.8% United States average
5.8%
Personal Income Growth — Against 5.1% United States average (34th)
$85,245
Median Household Income — Above the $64,994 US average (3rd)
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New Jersey’s Output and Income Lackluster in Q1
Real GDP growth rate of .8% well under nation’s 2.1%. There was a similar gap for the growth of income. The first quarter of 2026…
