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The Brunswicks are more car-dependent post WWII residential developments. Very nice, good schools, conveniently located etc, but very expensive, and no mass transit although a train station is in the works now in North Brunswick. Not sure when it will open though. These are typical upper middle class family towns and that is almost exclusively what they cater to.
Where in South Jersey? Do you mean close to Philly? I don't know Collinwood, NY. Do you mean Collingswood, NJ? It is pedestrian-friendly and on the PATCO speedline but it is a Philly town. Also dry as of now, but a few great bars one town over in Westmont on Haddon Ave "The Avenue" that can be within walking distance depending on where in C'wood you settle.
I meant Collingwood , NJ. It was featured on a House Hunter's episode. It sounds interesting.
I have been to East Brunswick. There is a bus that goes to Manhattan. I am not sure what amenities are close by. North Brunswick? I guess I will look in to it. This is going to be a daunting process.
Find a job first then buy a house, or come back after securing a job somewhere and ask again for recommendations based on where you'll be working. Until you have a job secured, our advice on towns is pretty useless. Rent for some time if you have to, but do not buy somewhere then pick where you want to work/what job you want from there. You're eyeing something in Newark but like Collingswood? That would be an absolutely hellish commute. They're 81 miles apart. Traffic in NJ is bad. There are a lot of people crammed into a small space. You should live pretty close to where you're working, I would advise, to save you time and a ton of stress from being in traffic and dealing with idiots on the roads and highways day in and day out.
I second other posters when they ask what you mean by amenities. Most of NJ is very well developed, with strips malls, malls, and towns with old downtowns and lots of small businesses with some chains thrown in. There are gyms, public pools and/or private pool clubs, parks, community centers, libraries, plenty of restaurants and bars in pretty much every town, and aquariums, zoos, beaches, even skiing/snowboarding, spas, sports/concert venues, etc. elsewhere in the state within pretty short distance for a day trip. It's a small state and you can make it almost anywhere from almost anywhere easily for the day.
What are your thoughts on East Brunswick, Edison, Clifton, Bergenfield, and New Brunswick? I would consider South NJ but I definitely would have to find a job first.
I live in Bergenfield. It is a nice safe ethnically diverse residential town. Real estate values are reasonable, but taxes are on the high side. In return, town services are very good including prompt snow removal on side streets.
Bergenfield is a 35-40 minute bus ride into NYC and service is very frequent ( buses run 6 minutes apart during peak). If you work in Newark, you will either need to drive to work or drive 4 miles to the New Bridge Landing train stop in Hackensack where you will need to pay for parking there.
Bergenfield has a public library and some interesting restaurants. If you need a Supermarket or hardware store, you will need to drive to neighboring towns which aren't far.
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