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My SO is considering a transfer to Newton. I'm from south Jersey (Moorestown) so I'm not familiar with the area. It's just the two of us, plus our dog. We'd like to rent something within a 15 mile radius-any suggestions? Need it to be affordable. TYVM!
My SO is considering a transfer to Newton. I'm from south Jersey (Moorestown) so I'm not familiar with the area. It's just the two of us, plus our dog. We'd like to rent something within a 15 mile radius-any suggestions? Need it to be affordable. TYVM!
Northwest New Jersey is rural and very conservative - perhaps the reddest part of a blue state. That's just an FYI that I always tell people who are coming from other areas of New Jersey just so that it's out there. There are farms and farm stands everywhere, houses with lots of property and beautiful national parks and trails to hike. The population is majority white and relatively affluent depending on the area. Crime is low other than some issues with drugs and DUI's. And certain areas are full of very...unsavory types. Not sure how to describe it- parts of Newton, Franklin and Sussex come to mind.
House prices have gone down here but rent prices seem to have stayed fairly high. It depends on a lot of factors including your budget, but in my humble opinion, the Byram/Stanhope area is far better than Newton, Sparta, or the town of Sussex. Hardwick, Frelinghuysen/Fredon would be a close second.
I am looking to move out of the northwest New Jersey area myself, but if I can help any more please let me know!
Northwest New Jersey is rural and very conservative - perhaps the reddest part of a blue state. That's just an FYI that I always tell people who are coming from other areas of New Jersey just so that it's out there. There are farms and farm stands everywhere, houses with lots of property and beautiful national parks and trails to hike. The population is majority white and relatively affluent depending on the area. Crime is low other than some issues with drugs and DUI's. And certain areas are full of very...unsavory types. Not sure how to describe it- parts of Newton, Franklin and Sussex come to mind.
House prices have gone down here but rent prices seem to have stayed fairly high. It depends on a lot of factors including your budget, but in my humble opinion, the Byram/Stanhope area is far better than Newton, Sparta, or the town of Sussex. Hardwick, Frelinghuysen/Fredon would be a close second.
I am looking to move out of the northwest New Jersey area myself, but if I can help any more please let me know!
really? i'd say no to sussex, it's depressing there, and newton is not the best place in the world, but sparta is fine, probably the most suburban part of this rural county.
Sussex County is vacation land to me. Used to work there and it was like being on vacation going there. Sometimes the other coworkers would have summer parties, etc. Rural, country, I never found it depressing like the other person mentioned.
My wife and I are considering moving to Johnsonburg New Jersey and I am looking to get some more information on living in that area.
It is close to Blairstown, Newton and I would be interested in hearing more about these towns as well.
We have two young children and we are interested in hearing about what the lifestyle is like there, local restaurants, schools, community groups, or what the commute is for other items like grocery stores, movies etc.
Any tips advice or pictures of the area would be much appreciated.
Sussex County is vacation land to me. Used to work there and it was like being on vacation going there. Sometimes the other coworkers would have summer parties, etc. Rural, country, I never found it depressing like the other person mentioned.
I think the other poster was saying that the TOWN of Sussex is depressing, not the county of Sussex. The town of Sussex does have its issues, but just outside of it is Wantage Twp. which is beautiful as is most of Sussex county. When I am having a bad day, I have to take a minute, remind myself how much good there is around and take a look at the gorgeous landscape. It puts it all back in perspective.
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