DuelBits<\/a>\u00a0analyzed all 50 US states across seven factors that are traditionally associated with the\u00a0American\u00a0Dream. These include: home ownership, college education, average salary, foreign-born residents, vehicle ownership, average debt, and life expectancy. This created an index ranking, listing each state in order from best to worst in terms of how likely they are to make the\u00a0American\u00a0Dream\u00a0come true.<\/p>\nThe results revealed that New Jersey gives you the best chance of living the\u00a0American\u00a0Dream, as the Garden State claimed a score of 8.72 out of 10.\u00a0New Jersey has the highest percentage of its population born outside of the United States in the nation, at 25 percent. New Jerseyans also have the joint fourth-highest life expectancy in America, with residents living on average until 79.<\/p>\n
Jersey guys and girls are also more likely to receive a college education, with 42.9 percent of the state population attending college, the third highest in America.\u00a0With New Jersey being a popular state for New York City and Philadelphia commuters, it might come as no surprise that it ranks third-lowest in vehicle ownership at 917.55 vehicles per 1,000 residents.<\/p>\n
However, 63.9 percent of New Jersey residents own their homes, which is significantly higher than in their close neighbor, New York (54.3 percent).<\/p>\n
New York Ranks 6th for Living the American Dream<\/p>\n
Of the top 10, six states are located in the Northeastern region of the United States. These include: New Jersey (1st), Massachusetts (2nd), Connecticut (3rd), Vermont (4th), New York (6th), and New Hampshire (9th).<\/p>\n
On the other end of the scale, Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas ranked as the states giving you the lowest chance of living the American Dream.<\/p>\n
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The Top 10 States That Give You the Highest Chance of Living the American Dream:<\/p>\n
Rank<\/p>\n
State<\/p>\n
Home Ownership %<\/p>\n
College %<\/p>\n
Salary $<\/p>\n
Foreign Born Residents %<\/p>\n
Vehicles Per 1,000<\/p>\n
Average Debt per resident<\/p>\n
Life Expectancy<\/p>\n
Total Score<\/p>\n
1<\/p>\n
New Jersey<\/p>\n
63.9<\/p>\n
42.9<\/p>\n
76,320<\/p>\n
25<\/p>\n
917.55<\/p>\n
109,831<\/p>\n
79<\/p>\n
8.72<\/p>\n
2<\/p>\n
Massachusetts<\/p>\n
62.4<\/p>\n
46.6<\/p>\n
83,050<\/p>\n
18.8<\/p>\n
1046.3<\/p>\n
130,772<\/p>\n
79.6<\/p>\n
8.66<\/p>\n
3<\/p>\n
Connecticut<\/p>\n
66.7<\/p>\n
41.9<\/p>\n
76,050<\/p>\n
15.9<\/p>\n
1068.29<\/p>\n
110,272<\/p>\n
79.2<\/p>\n
8.49<\/p>\n
4<\/p>\n
Vermont<\/p>\n
73.2<\/p>\n
42.6<\/p>\n
66,330<\/p>\n
4.5<\/p>\n
1310.68<\/p>\n
89,972<\/p>\n
78.4<\/p>\n
8.29<\/p>\n
5<\/p>\n
Minnesota<\/p>\n
71.6<\/p>\n
38.8<\/p>\n
68,880<\/p>\n
9<\/p>\n
1364.28<\/p>\n
105,918<\/p>\n
78.8<\/p>\n
8.18<\/p>\n
6<\/p>\n
New York<\/p>\n
54.3<\/p>\n
39.6<\/p>\n
80,630<\/p>\n
23.3<\/p>\n
762.36<\/p>\n
93,760<\/p>\n
79<\/p>\n
8.17<\/p>\n
7<\/p>\n
Maryland<\/p>\n
67.8<\/p>\n
42.7<\/p>\n
76,130<\/p>\n
17.1<\/p>\n
1089.41<\/p>\n
128,998<\/p>\n
77.2<\/p>\n
8.13<\/p>\n
8<\/p>\n
Illinois<\/p>\n
67.6<\/p>\n
37.2<\/p>\n
69,020<\/p>\n
15.4<\/p>\n
1232.07<\/p>\n
87,090<\/p>\n
77.1<\/p>\n
8.11<\/p>\n
9<\/p>\n
New Hampshire<\/p>\n
72.6<\/p>\n
39.8<\/p>\n
68,800<\/p>\n
5.9<\/p>\n
1208.79<\/p>\n
107,965<\/p>\n
78.5<\/p>\n
7.97<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Virginia<\/p>\n
67.1<\/p>\n
41.5<\/p>\n
72,060<\/p>\n
13.6<\/p>\n
1288.34<\/p>\n
126,747<\/p>\n
76.1<\/p>\n
7.78<\/p>\n
16 Rockers Who Followed the American Dream and Became US Citizens<\/p>\n
Born elsewhere, these musicians put in the work to become full American citizens for various reasons.<\/p>\n
Gallery Credit: Allison Rapp<\/p>\n
25 Locally Owned and Small Businesses in the Hudson Valley<\/p>\n
\tSmall and locally owned businesses are the heartbeat of any community, and here in the Hudson Valley, we\u2019re fortunate to have so many shaping our neighborhoods with character and care. Each one carries its own story \u2014 from a shop sparked by an owner\u2019s lifelong comic collection to a farm-to-fork destination named after a cherished family nickname. Here are 25 of the best, ready to inspire, delight, and remind you why shopping local matters.<\/p>\n
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