Working in Newark, NJ. Where to live?
I will be starting work in Newark, NJ and would like any suggestions about where to live. I am looking to buy, not rent. I do not want to live in Newark, but I would like a reasonable commute, ie. 30-40minutes. I have heard about montclair, west orange, and south orange but they are expensive. I would like to live in a safe neighborhood, relatively quiet. I don't have kids, so schools are not important. If anyone has suggestions or can suugest a good, reliable, consciencious realtor it would be so much appreciated.
Renting & Real Estate - 4 Answers
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Answer 1 :
I worked in Newark for a number of years. I got my first house in Springfield because it was close to Rt. 78. It was about a 30 minute commute. Any community in Essex county is expensive and property taxes are high (towns that you mentioned). Stick with Union County towns. Other towns would be Summit, Berkeley Heights and New Providence. These are close to the train station that goes into Newark Penn Station.
Answer 2 :
there is no such thing as a quiet neighborhood in this part of new jersey. however, e. rutherford is ok, as is saddle brook and elmwood park. keep in mind that everything within a reasonable commute of newark is also close to ny, and is going to be astronomically expensive.
Answer 3 :
I would stick with Union County. Some areas of Essex County are fine, but the safest areas tend to be very expensive. There certainly are quiet neighborhoods in this part of the state. In Union County, I'd suggest Garwood, Westfield, Springfield, Clark, Fanwood, Scotch Plains or Cranford (my favorite). There are not-so-great areas in some of these towns, but you'll generally know them when you see them. Avoid Hillside, Elizabeth, Roselle, and Vauxhall. Parts of Union Township are very nice, particularly the Putnam Manor area of Union (many houses up for sale there right now; I'm not really sure why, could be because the school system is going downhill but that's not an issue for you). Most of these places are about a 30-minute commute from Newark, depending how deep into Newark your workplace is. Good luck!
Answer 4 :
The best area's surrounding newark, but without living there would have to be Kearny, Belleville and N. Arlington. I know because I live in Kearny. The neighborhoods are extremely family friendly and quite. It is like living in a small town but still close to Jersey City, Newark and NYC. If you are also interested in a house I have my house on the market and out love to send you picture and a price list for it
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