Certain parts, of course.......all parts, definately not true. Some parts of NJ are fantastic. Unfortunately it isn't cheap to live there either. This applies to any state. There are some really gorgeous areas to live in and there some shit hole dumps. People mention the bad parts of NJ but never the good areas. The town that work in (Montclair) is FANTASTIC. Driving home everyday passing these houses/areas/land makes wish I lived here.