Worst towns in NJ (Toms River: area, cities, pay)

[marye711]

Originally Posted by ima robeast

Has anyone said Vernon, NJ yet? Because, Vernon, New Jersey. Is a nightmare.

Why in the world would you say that????

[marye711]

I cannot believe I havent seen Irvington???

[SilkCity0416]

Originally Posted by JerseyGirl08

While I agree with most of your opinions listed here I question your comments on Chicago. I have traveled there quite a bit in the last 2 years spending anywhere from 2 days to 9 days at a time each visit.
I find it to be absolutely beautiful, clean and I feel very safe there. I walk alone at night and travel around for hours and hours and I have never had a problem. I do not feel comfortable driving through Newark, Camden or Patterson wtih the windows up and the doors locked.

I have to find it laughable that you feel safe in Chicago, and not a city like Newark or Paterson.

Chicago has average 540 murders since 2000. I'm sure Newark or Paterson hasn't average that in 8 years combined If you look up the stats, Chitown is one of the most dangerous in the nation when it come to assults, and robbery. Living in NYC, this is the same type of mentality that many surburbanites walk around with saying "this is the safest big city in America!"; oblivious to the fact that crime is still a major issue.

[SOULTRAIN]

Come on 2 Atlanta!!

[SOULTRAIN]

Originally Posted by najaca

I just wondered why there is even a topic like this. This is ridiculous. Any real New Jersey native, doesn't bother separating New Jersey into towns. I personally only divide Jersey into three sections: North, South, and West. I believe that the only reason people worry about such things is because their lives su*k, and their personal lives are unfulling. If Jersey was sooo bad, why are people paying millions of dollars for their homes to live here? If Jersey was so bad, why do we have the BEST educational system??? Where in this country do you find so many intelligent people, such beautiful lawns and homes. In one weekend, I can be in New York City, go to the Pocono Mountains skiing, go to Philly, enjoy one of the many beautiful beaches lined with multi-million dollar homes for a hundred miles, go to amusement park, go to Atlantic City, go shopping at places that have every shop found on 5th avenue. What state has all of this??? I've visited 26 states, 14 countries, and there's no where that has this sort of accessibility. As for the factory areas, which service this nation, they are mainly lined parallel to the Jersey Turnpike. Any moron can see, that this is smart. So what the Turnpike isn't scenic??? That means that we are able to live in quiet communities AWAY for the highway and factories. DUH. As someone who grew up here, I got to say, people are dumb to believe all of those shotty tract houses they put up in an empty field is better than living in a community with strong cultural ties, wealth, and character. I think, if you are really observant, you'd be able to see that New Jersey is one of the few places in this countries, that truly protect the small business owner from being swallowed by the corporations that only offer mediocrity to communities. For living somewhere else for six years and COMING BACK, I can truly say there's no place like home. ALSO, as a African American, I believe the idea that an area to qualify as nice, be free of people of color, is ridiculous. That is what Some people think, and it doesn't have to be said to come across.

What section of Jersey are U located,Dear?

[Marv95]

You people do realize that places like Camden, Newark, Paterson, Trenton, JC, AC, etc. aren't "towns", they are cities. So for the worst towns you have to consider Edison, Franklin, Maplewood, Pennsauken, Milville, etc.

[girl-973-908-732]

Originally Posted by Marv95

You people do realize that places like Camden, Newark, Paterson, Trenton, JC, AC, etc. aren't "towns", they are cities. So for the worst towns you have to consider Edison, Franklin, Maplewood, Pennsauken, Milville, etc.

good point

[DessertRat]

Originally Posted by girl-973-908-732

good point

. . . in a very anal-retentive way, yes.

[SOULTRAIN]

Originally Posted by NJBrickCityLoveIt

I'm from Newark, NJ, born and raised. Its really not as bad as people make it seem. I wouldn't have my city any other way. There is a lot of gang violence everywhere. If you didn't want the pros and cons of living in an urban area. If you don't want to live in the innercity then dont buy a house or an apartment there, go to the suburbs and live there. I love my city, and when I finish with school, I'm going to go back there.

COME CHECK OUT THE ATL

[girl-973-908-732]

08-18-2006~~ 11:45 PM

This topic started almost 2 years ago. What's the point? It's not like there's a right or wrong answer.

I'll tell you where I don't feel safe at, but slight prejudices would be displayed and people would be offended. This topic goes on and on - it's like a never ending debate.