Working in South Jersey...where to live in PA!

[rainrock]

Originally Posted by Shellys3angels

Thanks for your input! Are the areas of Upper Providence, Rose Valley, and Edgmont nice places to raise a family?

Yes they are. There is a big state park(Ridley Creek State Park) and Springton Lake that filter through those towns. Although they aren't really towns, more like typical exclusive suburban enclaves.

If you are looking for higher end areas, also check out Radnor Township,St.Davids,Tredyffrin and Lower Merion Township. This area is 15-20 minutes further north than Media but its arguably the best areas with the highest rated schools in the entire Philadlephia area.

[Shellys3angels]

Thanks! My family and I went to visit the PA area this past weekend. Media is a very nice place but I am just concerned with the traffic going to Salem. How is the traffic on the bridge?

[sde1041]

Originally Posted by Shellys3angels

My husband may be accepting a job offer in Salem County, NJ. I have looked around the towns in NJ and I am not sure if I want to raise a family in South Jersey. I am looking for a safe area (low crime rate), excellent school systems, friendly community, affordable housing and not a long commute to NJ for my husband. I am also interested in a nice downtown area if possible. The thought of Philli and Camden being close by scares me with all of the crime I hear on the news. Does anyone have any information that would make our decision a little easier?

I would advise Garnet Valley (zipcode 19061) with a good school district and not a big commute to NJ. Plenty of nice developments and family oriented atmosphere. Safe place.