Hudson County Competitors

Union County is New Jersey’s seventh largest county in population, and is highly regarded as a diverse region with some of the nation’s best suburbs and significant urban centers. It is also known for its powerful transportation hub which quick access to major markets all within the heart of the New York-New Jersey market. These hubs include one of the world’s busiest airports, Liberty International Airport, NJ Transit, and many of the nation’s most traveled roadways including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Routes 1&9, 78 and 22. Union County is also directly connected to New York via the Goethal’s Bridge. The area is also home to home to one of the nation’s largest container ports/Maritime facilities operated by the Port of New York/New Jersey and also, Port Linden. Union County is also steeped in history, having played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War and the founding of America. The City of Elizabeth, New Jersey’s fourth-largest municipality, is the County seat, contains most major governmental offices and courts servicing the County. Over the past 20 years, the County has realized considerable economic growth in the retail, medical, educational, transportation, shipping and commercial industries. The Jersey Gardens Mall and Route 22 shopping corridor are among the busiest in the nation. Its largest employers include Merck, Philips 66 (refinery) and the Wakefern Corporation. Its educational institutions include Kean University in Union Township, and Union County College, which has campuses in Cranford, Elizabeth, Plainfield and Scotch Plains. The Union County Vocational Technical Schools system also ranks high in national polls. While Union County is New Jersey’s third most densely populated County, it is also well known for its County park areas and open space, which include several Olmstead parks and the expansive Watchung Reservation, which is home to various wildlife, plants and trees.

Camden County is governed by a Board of Commissioners consisting of seven members elected at-large for three-year terms on a staggered basis by the residents of the county. The Camden County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the more 500,000 Camden County residents by providing a wide variety of services, programs, and special initiatives. Through close partnerships with local, state, and federal partners, the Board of Commissioners is committed to representing constituents.

NJ's Capital County Open, accessible and responsible County government County government brings our communities together, because it is regional and can improve the quality of life countywide, yet small enough to touch individual citizens. Mercer County is a center for commerce and culture in the Garden State. Located midway between New York City and Philadelphia in New Jersey’s center, Mercer County’s 12 municipalities are home to more than 385,000 people in 226 square miles in the heart of region with 10% of the US population all within a 75-mile radius. The transportation infrastructure in Mercer County is also excellent. Key corridors along the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County are considered the most lucrative commerce centers in the state. In addition, Interstates 95, 195 and 295, as well as state highways routes 1, 29, 31 and 130 make Mercer County more attractive. Mercer County also offers access to commuter rail services, a light rail system and the Trenton-Mercer Airport. With a highly skilled and educated labor pool we’re also home to Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Thomas Edison State University and Mercer County Community College. The county holds some of the states greatest cultural and historic sites with Revolutionary War battle sites in Trenton and Princeton. Recreation and entertainment are abundant with first-class parks, five public golf courses, and the Trenton Thunder baseball team. CURE Insurance Arena is ranked among the best performing venues of its size in the world. Mercer County’s excellent schools, tourist destinations, and diverse, well educated workforce make our county a great place to live, work and play.