NEW JERSEY – New Jersey is 2023’s 5th happiest state in America, according to a study done by WalletHub.
With 50% of Americans saying they are “very satisfied” with the way their personal life is going, the personal-finance website WalletHub Tuesday released its report on 2023’s Happiest States in America.
To determine where Americans have the highest satisfaction with life, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 30 key indicators of happiness.
The data set ranges from the depression rate and the share of adults feeling productive to income growth and the unemployment rate.
Happiness in New Jersey (1=Happiest; 25=Avg.):
- 12th – % of Depressed Adults
- 25th – Adequate-Sleep Rate
- 1st – Suicide Rate
- 16th – Number of Work Hours
- 3rd – Separation & Divorce Rate
- 15th – Safety
- 13th – Share of Adults Feeling Active & Productive
Source: WalletHub
Here are the top 5 happiest states:
- Utah
- Hawaii
- Maryland
- Minnesota
- New Jersey
Here are the top 5 least happiest states:
- West Virginia
- Louisiana
- Tennessee
- Arkansas
- Kentucky
To see the full list, click here.
