New Job in Paramus, NJ ... help me move my family close by. (Clifton: daycare, houses)

[Pianist718]

Hi all,

I've been on the job market for just a few weeks and noticed that for my industry there are tons of jobs in northern NJ. Even though I really wanted to move my wife and 2 kids to Old Bridge or Matawan (better houses, lower taxes compared to Bergen county), I am seeing that jobs are closer to towns like Fair Lawn, Wayne, Paramus, etc.

Currently I reside in Brooklyn, NY and plan to get out to NJ in the next few months. Do not want to pay $35/day in tolls and gas plus over an hour commute.

Question is ... what towns can offer me good neighborhoods and be somewhat close to Paramus, Oradel, Wayne? I am ok with a 40min drive, but the less it is, the better.

Kids are about to start pre-k and daycare. I care about schools but we're not crazy about it. Budget around 400-500k. Rather get a cozy 3-4 bdr / 2,000sq/f new looking home than huge mess that needs renovation. Outside space / backyard is important.

I'd still need this house to be somewhat in a decent commute to NYC (under 1.5 hours), just in case

Thank you.

[captne76]

Off the "top of my head" without looking or thinking much, places like a good portion of Morris County such as Rockaway Township on Boonton Twsp, etc.
I think many places in the hillier parts to the NW near your target job towns also.

[Pianist718]

Originally Posted by captne76

Off the "top of my head" without looking or thinking much, places like a good portion of Morris County such as Rockaway Township on Boonton Twsp, etc.
I think many places in the hillier parts to the NW near your target job towns also.

Thank you for the feedback.

I'd still need this house to be somewhat in a decent commute to NYC, just in case.

[Mightyqueen801]

You said Fair Lawn for possible work, so why not start looking there? In your price range.

[Goldendoodle1969]

Wayne would be a great fit.

[Pianist718]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

You said Fair Lawn for possible work, so why not start looking there? In your price range.

Fair Lawn is too old for me, not too interesting and from what I hear, has been declining in everything for the past 5 or so years.

Originally Posted by tdstyles

Wayne would be a great fit.

It would ... expensive though. Plus, I'd want to have more options to look at other than Wayne.

[masterchef1]

Oradell is nice, and has good schools but there probably is nothing in the 4-5 range.

river edge maybe, its next to Paramus, wayne is ok but some parts of town are a flood zone.

[Idlewile]

Emerson, Paramus, possibly River Edge but high 400Ks, all good bets and drivable to the city. Lots of good school options. (Oradell too expensive.)

[Mattie]

Westwood.

[teachbeach]

Clifton, Nutley, Montclair...you might be able to find a decent home that has been overhauled and kept up to date.