Are there any safe and nice areas of NJ? (Newark: apartments, rentals)

[tahiti]

I'd live near Brookdale Comm. College.

[hrjersey]

Seaside is not the best area because it is more of a vacation town so in the off season the renters are usually transient. However, Toms River and Brick are large cities right next door. 15 minutes to the beach...boating, fishing, surfing, etc. They are always listed among the safest cities in the country. Ocean County Community College is right in Toms River. They are 90 minutes from NYC, 1 hr from Philadelphia and Atlantic City. The pace is a little slower than northern NJ.

[isthistaken]

omg!there are sooo many nice places in nj.my boyfriend just moved here from california and absolutely loves it!he says he wouldve never believed it if he hadnt seen it for himself.i grew up in monmouth county,manasquan, and moved to florida for 18 years.i just moved back to raise my son here.best schools!we are in brick,ocean county,and we love it.it was voted one of the safest towns in america!!dont believe all u see...its not really sopranos.and yes,south jersey is a far far cry from north nj.its beautiful and peaceful.

[airbayforce]

I live in the best part of new jersey in Hunterdon county. I would recomend it (except high cost of living). Flemington is pretty DAWGONE nice to live in and its an hour to the shore, hour to new york, hour to Philly. Wait seems like thats the same everywhere in Jersey. Hmmm DONT GO NEAR TRENTON. Thats the place that validates all of the danger talk you hear about. Its bad. By the way Newark is a bad hell hole too for the most part.

[Red Dove]

Thanks for your response Isthistaken. Brick is quickly becoming my choice. Other than Craig's list, would you have any suggestions as to where I could look for rentals? The local paper I guess, wouldn't you say?

Are there any colleges or universities in the area? Any observations on jobs/employment in the area?

I am so greatful to everyone on this forum being so helpful.

[Red Dove]

Thank you sdweisman. Good suggestion.

[Red Dove]

Thanks Airbayforce.

[Jerseyt719]

Red Dove,

Look in Central Jersey, Somerset County, Middlesex County. Rutgers is really close by. You are within an hour of the shore and it will be good for jobs as it's centrally located to everywhere.

Craigslist is great to find places to live.

[Red Dove]

Yes, I live in Beverly - MA. There's been quite a bit of snow, not as bad as Chicago though. A few days ago, the temp along with wind chill was -18%. My son, an avid cyclist went to the beach on his bicycle. Crazy. Had his first experience of frost bite.

[Red Dove]

Originally Posted by Jerseyt719

Red Dove,

Look in Central Jersey, Somerset County, Middlesex County. Rutgers is really close by. You are within an hour of the shore and it will be good for jobs as it's centrally located to everywhere.

Craigslist is great to find places to live.

Good advise.

Thanks y'all. Everyone HAPPY NEW YEAR!