Parsippany Named NJ's Best Place To Live By Money Magazine

PARSIPPANY, NJ — It's something locals have known for a long time: Parsippany is the best town in New Jersey to live, Money Magazine said.

This honor comes just months after Money named Parsippany one of the best places to live in the entire country. On that list, the town ranked 26th.

A few things make Parsippany stand out: the average commuter travels just 25 minutes, the median household income is $95,779, and its sunny 205 days a year.

Here's part of what Money had to say about Parsippany:

The area has among the best public schools in the state: 96% of city high school students graduate, and students outpace the national math and reading test averages by wide margins. Violent and property crimes are significantly lower in Parsippany-Troy Hills compared to the rest of the country, and the city is slightly more diverse than the rest of the state.

You can read the full article here.

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Image: "Sunset on Lake Parsippany," submitted to Patch by Maura Harrigan