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My wife and I want to buy a home in a great neighborhood, on a quiet street. I want to be within 10 minute driving distance of Union, NJ.
Our top priority is a really safe, family-oriented neighborhood.
What are the differences between Union, Springfield and Kenilworth, or any other town that fit the above criteria?
Any advice on where to find gourmet supermarkets (a la Wegmans) in the area?
We are also looking for information on types of general shopping available in each town because we were in the walmart on rt 22 in union once and were a little scared for our safety. What are good shopping centers/options?
Union itself seems a little crowded for my taste but it has some nice sections still. Kenilworth or Cranford is very close by as is Springfield and Summit.
Not to knock Kenilworth but I have looked into a few towns in Union County include Cranford,Kenilworth and Springfield. My conclusion is I would tend to stay away from Kenilworth. Though it is by no means a bad town, it just seems as if it has too many renters for my liking. I would also stay away from Union as I have heard horror stories about the High School. So if you have kids and plan on sending them to Public schools Union is not a good choice.
Union looks bad in my opinion. I drove from the Lowes on Route 82 up to Springfield and most of the buildings in that district looked abandoned or run down. I know a cop in Union and he says nothing ever happens there, so I don't think you would have to worry about crime if you decide to live there.
My wife and I want to buy a home in a great neighborhood, on a quiet street. I want to be within 10 minute driving distance of Union, NJ.
Our top priority is a really safe, family-oriented neighborhood.
What are the differences between Union, Springfield and Kenilworth, or any other town that fit the above criteria?
Any advice on where to find gourmet supermarkets (a la Wegmans) in the area?
We are also looking for information on types of general shopping available in each town because we were in the walmart on rt 22 in union once and were a little scared for our safety. What are good shopping centers/options?
I would stay away from Union...the area is going downhill.
Clark, Cranford, Westfield and Garwood are great little towns in Union County...if you can afford the pricetag and high property taxes. Not sure what your price range is???
My family & I live in Kenilworth...pretty new to the area though. Great little town but a little industrial for our taste. When it's time to buy, we were thinking Cranford would be our best bet. I'd recommend the same to you. Oh, and FYI - downtown Westfield, which is just 10 min outside of Kenilworth, 5 from Cranford, has a Trader Joe's gourmet supermarket to die for ;-) Best of luck!
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