Areas in New Jersey

[mmarotta]

Basking Ridge, one of the best schoold systems in NJ

[frankgn87]

come on, use you head. Most of N. Jersey IS more expensive then S. jersey

Originally Posted by tahiti

not all of north jersey is expensive. that's like me saying all of south jersey is expensive b/c of stone harbor/avalon/lbi.

housing is booming?

[JRider23]

Originally Posted by jojo7

I would look into Bergen County NJ which is very close to NYC. There are some excellent schools and with the housing market down, you might find something in that price range. Just to mention a few towns but there are many more
River Edge, Oradell, Emerson, Allendale, Harrington Park and Norwood. Some areas in Bergen County are insanely high but I think these towns might be a good start. There is a website you can browse New Jersey MLS, Search for Homes in Northern New Jersey. Click search properties and click Bergen County. I remembering seeing a house in Allendale for $399,900. Good Luck!

I live in Bergen County.. I can tell you the school systems here are top of the line, and i would definately look into them if i were you. However, it may be a bit pricey in some areas (Franklin Lakes as an example) but i am sure you can find something. Good luck

[tahiti]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

come on, use you head. Most of N. Jersey IS more expensive then S. jersey

excuse me? who said MOST in their first post? certainly not you.

next time, say what you mean and don't get cranky when you get called on it.

[Jerseyt719]

Check out Somerset County - about the halfway point between NYC and Philly. You can find nice homes in your price range with good schools.

Best of luck and welcome to the Garden State.

[frankgn87]

the OP wanted an INEXPENSIVE place to live.. South Jersey is more inexpensive. Simple as that. Whats cranky about that?

Originally Posted by tahiti

excuse me? who said MOST in their first post? certainly not you.

next time, say what you mean and don't get cranky when you get called on it.