New to NJ: Advice needed on town with access to train (to NYC), low crime and very good schools (Newark: rental)

[pkpkpkpk]

Hi,

Thanks for reading this post.

I am looking for a very decent town to raise my 3 yr old and 1 yr old and am looking for advice on where I can get the best combination of the following:

1) Access to NJ Transit so that I can take the train to the city.
2) Excellent schools ( I am willing to commute so that my kids get a great education) - I am willing to consider towns with excellent private Christian schools.
3) Crime free/ family friendly neighborhood.

We are ready to pay a rent of upto $1800 - $2000 for a 2 bedroom apt/townhouse etc.

Thanks in advance!!

[yrgm]

Hunterdon County along the Raritan Valley Line. Whtehouse, Lebanon Boro, Clinton, High Bridge.

[sarahw]

Originally Posted by yrgm

Hunterdon County along the Raritan Valley Line. Whtehouse, Lebanon Boro, Clinton, High Bridge.

I agree with Hunterdon county.

[Sergio M]

Try looking into Cranford and Westfield, ( Union County ) I know of a few rental properties close to train station that may work for you. Hunterdon County is also an excellent choice, the commute may be a little longer.

[findinghope]

Wayne NJ has everything you describe

[tandcookies]

Metuchen fits your criteria as well.

[kalim2008]

Well, if you are not in a hurry, we'll be renting out our 4 bedroom, 2 bath single family home in Cranford, NJ

Positives about the home:

- close to entrance of GSP (exit 136)

- 3 minute walk to a school (up to grade 8)

- walking distance to train stations and express buses (about 15-20 minute walk)

- tennis courts 5 minute walking distnace away

- swimming pool, gym, and track about 10 minute walking distance away

- public library and recreation center about 15 minute walking distance away

Positives about Cranford

- Cranford has one of the top public school programs in NJ

- Cranford is rated one of the top towns in NJ in several surveys...
New Jersey Monthly (njmonthly.com)

- There are several Catholic (and probably other religious) schools. For example, St. Michael's near the church.

- Has train station where trains go to NYC via Newark

- It has an express bus that goes to NYC next to the train station

- It is very safe and family oriented:Moderator cut: link to a competitors site removed

- Cranford is only 15 minutes driving distance from Newark Liberty Irport

- It is about 20-30 minutes driving distnace from NYC via Holland Tunnel

[Marcian]

Try Fair Lawn, Bergen County. Train and buses to Manhattan, good schools and friendly people.

[marye711]

Originally Posted by findinghope

Wayne NJ has everything you describe

I agree Wayne or the surronding areas as in Pequannock, Lincoln Park all really nice hardly any rif raf. And there are plenty of young familys.

[AJGIANTS]

Morris Plains/ Morris Township/Convent Station/Madison/Chatham All great Morris County municipalities with very good access to NJ Transit Trains.