Easiest/Closest NJ Towns to Commute to Comcast Center? (Linden: middle-class, apartment)

[karrimel]

Hi - I'm considering taking a position in Philly, I currently live in Westchester County, NY in a middle-class/upper middle class neighborhood with a nice diverse mix of cultures. I'm an African-American professional and would like a community that has a sampling of other middle-class/upper middle-class African-American professionals. Are there any towns that fit this description within an easy commute to the Comcast Center? I'd like to keep commute time to less than 45 mins each way, either driving or on the train.

Thanks!

[newmarlig]

Any town on the Patco High Speed Line will work. It's hard to say where though without knowing more information like housing costs. Nevertheless, you can either take the train to 16th and Locust in Philly and walk about 5-6 blocks to the Comcast Center or get off at 8th and Market, transfer to the Frankford El, go to 15th and Market and walk two blocks. This last method is especially good in bad weather because you can actually go from 15th and Market to Comcast underground.

The longest you will travel is from Lindenwold to 15th - 16th and Locust and that ride is 28 minutes.

[Gerania]

Just don't even think about moving to Lindenwold.

[newmarlig]

Cherry Hill would be a good choice. You could use the Westmont station, about a 15 minute ride on Patco to 16th and Locust.

[NJBOSCH]

Mount Laurel is another nice middle/upper class town that has some diversity.

[karrimel]

Originally Posted by Gerania

Just don't even think about moving to Lindenwold.

Thanks, whats the deal with Lindenwold?

[karrimel]

Originally Posted by newmarlig

Any town on the Patco High Speed Line will work. It's hard to say where though without knowing more information like housing costs. Nevertheless, you can either take the train to 16th and Locust in Philly and walk about 5-6 blocks to the Comcast Center or get off at 8th and Market, transfer to the Frankford El, go to 15th and Market and walk two blocks. This last method is especially good in bad weather because you can actually go from 15th and Market to Comcast underground.

The longest you will travel is from Lindenwold to 15th - 16th and Locust and that ride is 28 minutes.

Thanks! I'm flexible on housing costs, not sure if we will rent or buy just yet. Willing to spend more for amenities...up to $2k a month for rental or up to $450k-500k for house.

[newmarlig]

Have you thought about living in Center City Philly. Very diversified and you could walk to work.

I "lifted" this from the Philadelphia Board. It may help


When are you moving?
Where are you coming from?
Why are you moving?
Where will you be working?
Have you been here yet?

Will you buy or rent?
If buying, are you looking for a house or a condo? How much can you spend?
If renting, are you looking for an apartment, a townhouse or loft? How much can you spend?
Do you prefer hi-rise or walk up?

Do you have a preference of living in a NJ or PA suburb?

Are you married or single? Do you have children?
Do you prefer public or private schools?
Do you have pets?
Do you want or need a yard?
Are you keeping a car?
Do you prefer bustling activity or calm and quiet?

What do you want to be closest to?
Work
Shopping
Basic services (supermarket, drugstore, etc.)
Nightlife
Train or subway stations

Do you want to live with people of a similar age, race, religion or sexual preference or do you prefer a diverse neighborhood?

Coke or Pepsi?

[karrimel]

Thanks Newmarlig, this list will be extremely helpful!!!

...and its Coke, lol!

[southbound_295]

Originally Posted by karrimel

Thanks, whats the deal with Lindenwold?

It's not a nice place.