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Newark Ranks 22nd Most Stressed City in U.S.

7/19/2025

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Newark, New Jersey, has been identified as the 22nd most stressed city in the U.S., according to a WalletHub study, while Jersey City shines as the 16th least stressed, ranking 167th overall. The study delves into the impact of work, financial, family, and health pressures, revealing how our surroundings shape our stress levels. Detroit claims the title of the most stressed city.

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Newark, New Jersey, has been identified as the 22nd most stressed city in the U.S., according to a WalletHub study, while Jersey City shines as the 16th least stressed, ranking 167th overall. The study delves into the impact of work, financial, family, and health pressures, revealing how our surroundings shape our stress levels. Detroit claims the title of the most stressed city.