Suggestions on areas to move in Sussex County? (Hackensack, West Milford: apartment complex, lease)
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I live in Sussex. It is a very nice place to live. Not so much fun if you have to get to work a distance away. Where to live depends on what you are looking for. Hamburg and Franklin are less rural then other areas but close to Rt 23 and the stores. Some apartments in Franklin and many rent condos in many of the towns. Franklin Meadows in Franklin, Great Gorge village in Vernon by the ski slopes, Heritage Lakes in Hamburg, apartment complex off rt 284 in Sussex or Wantage.
I live in Sussex. It is a very nice place to live. Not so much fun if you have to get to work a distance away. Where to live depends on what you are looking for. Hamburg and Franklin are less rural then other areas but close to Rt 23 and the stores. Some apartments in Franklin and many rent condos in many of the towns. Franklin Meadows in Franklin, Great Gorge village in Vernon by the ski slopes, Heritage Lakes in Hamburg, apartment complex off rt 284 in Sussex or Wantage.
What would the rent be like in Franklin?
I think the fact that it wasn't so rural, but that the "small town" feel is what I liked most about it.
I currently do work in Manhattan. And I do realize that it would be a long commute, which is one of my con's. Also since my boyfriend lives in Queens NY. Right on the outskirts of Long Island. Very far.
Better off in northern Morris (Riverdale, Pequannock, Montville) or West Milford. Sussex is just too far from everything despite being beautiful, so is West Milford but at least its near Warwick. However, if you really love Sussex I'd go with Vernon.
Better off in northern Morris (Riverdale, Pequannock, Montville) or West Milford. Sussex is just too far from everything despite being beautiful, so is West Milford but at least its near Warwick. However, if you really love Sussex I'd go with Vernon.
I did like West Milford!! Also a nice area! I have to go visit Vernon also.
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Originally Posted by njkate
Your commute is going to be a killer, especially winter when NYC is getting rain and Sussex is getting snow/ice.
I have a small truck. Will that make any difference?
Also, what is the COL for these areas? Vernon, West Milford, Etc.?
You aren't going to like the commute to NYC from Sussex County. Everyone in my family works in Sussex County but recently had to get into the city during rush hour traffic and it was terrible, it took us almost two hours. I know people who commute to NYC for work but they make their own hours and can work at home as well. When friends and family I know want to move to Sussex County for the same reason you say I always tell them to do the commute during rush hour and see how they like it. There is a limit to how much time you want to spend in your car. You may think driving to south or central Jersey or Sussex county to hike and enjoy the scenery and activities is easier than commuting to NYC every day. Even West Milford is a trip.... unless you find something right off Rt23 because West Milford goes a long ways out Macopin and Echo Lake Rd. ( I think those are the names of the main rds. in West Milford. People do travel to NYC. roads are kept nicely in Sussex County during snow storms.
Vernon is also next to Warwick NY. Rt 94 in Vernon turns into Main St Warwick.
Rent I know you can get 1 bedroom1 bath in Great Gorge Village for about $800 Franklin meadows 2 bedroom 2 bath $1000 $1200.
It is all about the commute.
I have a small truck. Will that make any difference?
Actually, RWD pickup trucks are among the worst when it comes to traction--unless you load a couple of hundred pounds of ballast over the rear axle. An unladen pickup truck has lousy rear traction.
On the other hand, if that pickup truck has 4WD, then you will have an easier time traversing rural snow-covered roads. But--as HalfFull correctly notes, your actual speed will be dictated by the thousands of vehicles crawling in front of you on those stormy winter days.
I would suggest that you only consider a commute to NYC from Sussex County if you are willing to endure some winter commutes that consume as much as 3 hours each way. Most people don't have the energy to do this for more than 1 winter, so you might want to consider the winter commuting factor before you commit to a lease or purchase in that area.
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