Boonton or lincoln park?? (Wayne: homes, income, work)

[Boston2NJ]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any information on Boonton area or Lincoln Park. My husband and I are oving from Boston--my husband works in Boonton. We have a 2-year old. We think the area is quiet and nice and are looking for the inside scoop--can anyone help? Thank you.

[Bri0528]

hi I dont know that much on the area but I know Boonton is the better choice in the two. It was rated as one of the top places to live in northern Jersey. Also I know they have good schools. I have a friend who lives on the border of Parsippany and Boonton and loves it there. Wayne is also a nice area with great schools and is in close proximity.Lincoln Park just isnt that nice and has a lot of flooding problems.
Good Luck!

[kyxapka]

There is also Boonton Township. I would guess that “It was” Boonton Township “rated as one of the top places to live in northern Jersey”, but I could be wrong.

[LS1DAN]

Originally Posted by Boston2NJ

Hi all,

Does anyone have any information on Boonton area or Lincoln Park. My husband and I are oving from Boston--my husband works in Boonton. We have a 2-year old. We think the area is quiet and nice and are looking for the inside scoop--can anyone help? Thank you.

i have a friend in lincoln park and all i can say is "FLOOD ZONE".

[AntoinetteNJ]

Hello Boston!

Boonton Township has some very nice areas. Lincoln Park unfortunately has a lot of flooding but still have some homes NOT in flood zones. You'd have to tour both areas & make up your own mind as to which you prefer.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.

Antoinette

[pixieshmoo]

Originally Posted by LS1DAN

i have a friend in lincoln park and all i can say is "FLOOD ZONE".

Yes, Lincoln Park is a huge flood zone.

[PeteinJersey]

I have lived in Lincoln Park for 9 years now, and the descriptions that I read in this thread bare very little resemblance to the town I see every day.

Despite what you read here from people who obviously know very little about Lincoln Park, it is not a huge flood zone. There are several parts of town that do flood but those areas comprise less than 20% of all the homes in the town. Most people who live in town are never affected in any way, shape or form by flooding. People see a news clips about flooding in the homes built right on the river and automatically assume that it afflicts the entire town. It doesn't.

Lincoln Park is a neat little town, filled with lots of nice people. You could do a lot worse than Lincoln Park. The high school situation is a complete mess right now but it doesn't sound like that is an immediate concern to you.

[laura0124]

Originally Posted by LS1DAN

i have a friend in lincoln park and all i can say is "FLOOD ZONE".

Are you nuts! Do you live here? You really need to check your facts

[laura0124]

Originally Posted by LS1DAN

i have a friend in lincoln park and all i can say is "FLOOD ZONE".

I know this area very well. I have lived here for over 20 years and it is a very nice town. Most of the time when the news is reporting flooding they are parked in Lincoln Park but are filming WAYNE - check your facts

[BloggerQueen]

I lived in Boonton for many years and absolutely loved it. I lived in the Hills section in a 1910 Victorian, a 10-minute walk from local shops, antique stores, etc. The best part of Boonton (IMHO) is the Park section. These days you can buy a great home at a decent price. The Flats section of Boonton is quaint, lots of old homes (if you're into that). The town has a mix of low- mid- and upper-income sections.