OT: Working in Newark. Where do you live?

[RUInsanityToo]

30 years old and looking at a job in Newark, and would be moving in from out of state. Wondering, for people who know the area..... where would you recommend looking to live? My girlfriend would have to stay where she is for now with her job, but eventually would try to find a job somewhere in the area as well. Is the commute from Hoboken doable? Are there any good areas in Newark to live? Would probably look to rent for the time being unless there was a buying opportunity for cheap (given the environment I doubt that right now). Any input would be appreciated!

I worked in Newark for a bit - years back and my wife currently works in one of the buildings with indoor walkway to the train station.

In our experience you can live along the NJ Transit train lines (specifically Northeast Corridor, and NJ Coast Lines) and have an acceptable commute given that there tend to be enough express runs from various points to Newark Penn Station. The High Bridge line is also an option from say Fanwood on in towards Newark. The Gladstone line is probably doable from Milburn on in towards Newark. If you choose a spot to live that is West or North of Newark - driving may be your best option. This may take between 45 mins to over an hour (with traffic) depending on how far you are The train commute becomes less of an option as the lines tend to be slower, they feed into Broad Street Station so you may need to make a connection there with the Light Rail.

Commute from the Path Lines (Hoboken, Jersey City etc) are definitely doable.

Living in Newark is spotty. There is a renovation going on around NJPAC and near the Gateway Buildings if you want to live in a high-rise type situation - some of the options are upscale. The area around NJIT is also being re-developed. Newark however pretty much shuts down after working hours - so there are not a lot of options for night life etc. that you would get in a place like Hoboken.

 

[brucejg]

30 years old and looking at a job in Newark, and would be moving in from out of state. Wondering, for people who know the area..... where would you recommend looking to live? My girlfriend would have to stay where she is for now with her job, but eventually would try to find a job somewhere in the area as well. Is the commute from Hoboken doable? Are there any good areas in Newark to live? Would probably look to rent for the time being unless there was a buying opportunity for cheap (given the environment I doubt that right now). Any input would be appreciated!

West Orange, South Orange. Hoboken is only 25 minutes.

 

[Greg2020]

30 years old and looking at a job in Newark, and would be moving in from out of state. Wondering, for people who know the area..... where would you recommend looking to live? My girlfriend would have to stay where she is for now with her job, but eventually would try to find a job somewhere in the area as well. Is the commute from Hoboken doable? Are there any good areas in Newark to live? Would probably look to rent for the time being unless there was a buying opportunity for cheap (given the environment I doubt that right now). Any input would be appreciated!

We don't want you in NJ since you believe in Qanon.

 

[Greg2020]

Feel free to DM me. We are close in age, And I live and work in Newark. I also know the surrounding areas and where ppl commute to/from etc.

This guy is big into Qanon. Convince him to stay away from NJ please.

 

[tom1944]

Hoboken is doable.

What are you looking for? Urban or suburban. Garden apartment, condo or house? Drive to work or mass transit

How much are you willing to spend on rent and how far are you willing to travel

 

[Barnaby&Neill]

30 years old and looking at a job in Newark, and would be moving in from out of state. Wondering, for people who know the area..... where would you recommend looking to live? My girlfriend would have to stay where she is for now with her job, but eventually would try to find a job somewhere in the area as well. Is the commute from Hoboken doable? Are there any good areas in Newark to live? Would probably look to rent for the time being unless there was a buying opportunity for cheap (given the environment I doubt that right now). Any input would be appreciated!

I used to live in Jersey City (Grove Street area) and commute west on PATH to Newark. The PATH ride into the city from JC always looked like a zoo, but the westbound rides to Newark were pretty pleasant.

 

[tom1944]

You also could live in Manhattan and make the reverse commute. I did it for years on the PATH and my niece commuted on the train

 

[IL Lusciato]

This guy is big into Qanon. Convince him to stay away from NJ please.

Haha oh God really??

 

[RUnTeX]

You also could live in Manhattan and make the reverse commute. I did it for years on the PATH and my niece commuted on the train

Certainly an option if seeking an urban lifestyle as logistics of the reverse commute can be worked out but there's also the additional taxes. Something to consider as part of the overall higher cost of living.

 

[Greg2020]

Haha oh God really??

yup made a whole thread on Q theories on the CE board in November. Claimed that he doesn't believe in the group, just their theories.

 

[RUschool]

yup made a whole thread on Q theories on the CE board in November. Claimed that he doesn't believe in the group, just their theories.

The crazies that hate New Jersey but want to move to Newark for a job. Plenty of jobs are in the red states. You can’t make this sh** up.

Millions of people moving out of New Jersey that we need people to move back in to take over the jobs that were left by the millions.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

The crazies that hate New Jersey but want to move to Newark for a job. Plenty of jobs are in the red states. You can’t make this sh** up.

Millions of people moving out of New Jersey that we need people to move back in to take over the jobs that were left by the millions.

And you bring politics into the thread
SMFH Dave

 

[tom1944]

Is QAnon politics or just conspiracies?

 

[patk89]

When I worked for Pru many moons ago, I lived in Montclair and it was an easy commute. They had parking at work. Many guys lived in Hoboken. I moved there after I started working in Manhattan and it is great at your age. Parking is always an issue if you have a car but, as others have indicated, you can take the PATH to Newark. Good luck!

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

Newark is very easy to get to from a lot of surrounding cities and suburbs by train or vehicle.

Let me know if you want real answers, you can send me a PM bro.

 

[OTBOTOR]

One thing about ironbound in Newark, if you plan on having a car, good luck.

I'd say the same about Jersey City and Hoboken too. You're better off not having a car. When I moved to JC I had a car, and got rid of it 3 years later. Wished I had gotten rid of it sooner.

 

[RUaMoose_rivals]

The crazies that hate New Jersey but want to move to Newark for a job. Plenty of jobs are in the red states. You can’t make this sh** up.

Millions of people moving out of New Jersey that we need people to move back in to take over the jobs that were left by the millions.

They could offer to double my salary and I wouldn't move back there. No way Jose ! I like my freedom. Would be like moving from West to East Germany circa 1979

 

[BigWill]

Location, Location, Location.

1. $ available. parking free or monthly. Street ? Not a great idea.
2. How many cars, parking free at work ?
3. What times is your commute ?
4. If using public transportation how far is your walk from drop off station to your job and at what time are you walking about ?

I worked/reported for work at North end of Broad St. 9 PM to 4 AM. Parking lot fence enclosed with barbed wire. Leaving work I would NOT stop going down Broad St for any red lights.

Lived in Manasquan.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

I'd say the same about Jersey City and Hoboken too. You're better off not having a car. When I moved to JC I had a car, and got rid of it 3 years later. Wished I had gotten rid of it sooner.

Location, Location, Location.

1. $ available. parking free or monthly. Street ? Not a great idea.
2. How many cars, parking free at work ?
3. What times is your commute ?
4. If using public transportation how far is your walk from drop off station to your job and at what time are you walking about ?

I worked/reported for work at North end of Broad St. 9 PM to 4 AM. Parking lot fence enclosed with barbed wire. Leaving work I would NOT stop going down Broad St for any red lights.

Lived in Manasquan.

Downtown has gotten a lot better since then

Especially on a Devils or concert night.

Youll see lots of people walking around

 

[REDRICH65]

Go see the world young man. There are many many better places than Newark, NJ to work and live.

 

[OTBOTOR]

Go see the world young man. There are many many better places than Newark, NJ to work and live.

The man’s in his 30s. If he hasn’t done some semesters abroad and/or a summer kibbutz by now...

 

[Plum Street]

The crazies that hate New Jersey but want to move to Newark for a job. Plenty of jobs are in the red states. You can’t make this sh** up.

Millions of people moving out of New Jersey that we need people to move back in to take over the jobs that were left by the millions.

That’s why companies must get the immigrants from India . Really no other choice

 

[RU1977]

Not Newark

 

[CHOPU]

Cranford . Easy train commute or a drive if necessary . Nice downtown area with plenty of restaurants and bars . Or Westfield which has the same . Just depends on what you want to spend

 

[RUnTeX]

Some Essex Co. options relatively nearby to Newark, either a couple or few train stops away, short/moderate bus ride, or reasonable drive into the city (downtown or otherwise). A couple of these have been already mentioned above.

Nutley
Bloomfield
Montclair
West Orange
South Orange
Maplewood
Millburn

Depends on what one wants to spend on rent and housing product types desired. Most of the above towns have decent variety of rental product (towns, garden style/low-rise apts, mid-rise, single family rental, etc).

 

[Ridge 22]

Newark is not a city that people who work there would typically opt to also live there. Other than proximity to work, i don't know that you gain much from a livability standpoint. I would look at the towns within a 30-60 minute commuting distance. Maplewood/S. Orange are nice, with great centers of town, and both are within reasonable commutes of Newark via train or car.

 

[gef21]

What type of social life, how do you want to commute (train, bus, or car) and what is your budget? That will determine everything.

 

[WhoRU?]

If you are looking for smaller town, then Montclair, Bloomfield, Nutley, or Verona are all nice. If you are thinking Morristown, then you'll also want to look into Madison, Chatham, Summit. I know someone in Cranford who loves it and commutes to NYC. If you want an urban lifestyle then it's Hoboken and Jersey City. There are parts of Newark that I might consider, but as others have said, it's hit or miss.

 

[RUchip]

Don’t live in Newark

 

[tom1944]

Newark is not a city that people who work there would typically opt to also live there. Other than proximity to work, i don't know that you gain much from a livability standpoint. I would look at the towns within a 30-60 minute commuting distance. Maplewood/S. Orange are nice, with great centers of town, and both are within reasonable commutes of Newark via train or car.

At one time Newark had the highest percentage of their workforce commuting into the city than any other city workforce

 

[tom1944]

Harrison is also an option

 

[RUinPAC10land]

West Orange, Livingston, Nutley, Jersey City, Bloomfield. I would live close for the first year and once you get used to the area then venture out a little farther and nicer.

 

[NotInRHouse_anon]

This is really easy honestly and totally budget dependent:

* Willing to pay top dollar, want restaurants/bars walking

- Downtown JC
- Hoboken

* Willing to pay some premium, OK being away from the action, on PATH line

- JSQ JC
- Harrison
- Ironbound Newark

* Willing to pay some premium to be in JC, OK using Light Rail & PATH

- JC Heights
- West Side JC
- Bergen-Lafayette
- Maybe maybe Greenville north of Montgomery Street

* I just don't like Hudson and Essex

- Morristown
- New Brunswick
- Red Bank
- Asbury

I'm slightly older, but unless you want the burbs without kids for some reason, these are the choices. It's NJ so there's a suburb to fit every personality and budget along the train lines.

 

[NotInRHouse_anon]

The man’s in his 30s. If he hasn’t done some semesters abroad and/or a summer kibbutz by now...

30 is the new 20. Or 35 is the new 25...I've heard...

 

[NotInRHouse_anon]

They could offer to double my salary and I wouldn't move back there. No way Jose ! I like my freedom. Would be like moving from West to East Germany circa 1979

And we say thank you. Or danke schoen I guess.

 

[RUaMoose_rivals]

This is really easy honestly and totally budget dependent:

* Willing to pay top dollar, want restaurants/bars walking

- Downtown JC
- Hoboken

* Willing to pay some premium, OK being away from the action, on PATH line

- JSQ JC
- Harrison
- Ironbound Newark

* Willing to pay some premium to be in JC, OK using Light Rail & PATH

- JC Heights
- West Side JC
- Bergen-Lafayette
- Maybe maybe Greenville north of Montgomery Street

* I just don't like Hudson and Essex

- Morristown
- New Brunswick
- Red Bank
- Asbury

I'm slightly older, but unless you want the burbs without kids for some reason, these are the choices. It's NJ so there's a suburb to fit every personality and budget along the train lines.

Ha ha. Pay a “premium” to live in JC, Harrison or Newark ironbound with all the noise and crime. You should be a comedian.

 

[OTBOTOR]

Ha ha. Pay a “premium” to live in JC, Harrison or Newark ironbound with all the noise and crime. You should be a comedian.

Don’t know where you’ve been, but here on Earth, that’s been reality for a long time now. Maybe it’s not your thing, but these areas have been on the upswing for 1-2 decades.

This is really easy honestly and totally budget dependent:

* Willing to pay top dollar, want restaurants/bars walking

- Downtown JC
- Hoboken

* Willing to pay some premium, OK being away from the action, on PATH line

- JSQ JC
- Harrison
- Ironbound Newark

* Willing to pay some premium to be in JC, OK using Light Rail & PATH

- JC Heights
- West Side JC
- Bergen-Lafayette
- Maybe maybe Greenville north of Montgomery Street

* I just don't like Hudson and Essex

- Morristown
- New Brunswick
- Red Bank
- Asbury

I'm slightly older, but unless you want the burbs without kids for some reason, these are the choices. It's NJ so there's a suburb to fit every personality and budget along the train lines.

Generally agree, but no part of Greenville is anywhere near, let alone north of, Montgomery Street. And the “okay-ness” of Gville, Bergen-Lafayette, and West Side is a block-by-block issue. I recently looked at a house in Lafayette and one in West Side near Lincoln Park but they got snatched up.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

I would look into these options

- Harrison

Cheap Rent, newer apartments, and convenient
Location to work. Could actually walk to work if inclined but Path fare is cheap enough

$5.50 Round Trip on Path

- Jersey City near Exchange Place or Grove Street Path Station

This Path line goes directly into Newark Path Station

$5.50 Round Trip on Path

- Hoboken

Most expensive rent and parking will be a ***** for your guests, though nice collection of bars and restaurants

$7 round trip on NJ Transit

- New Brunswick

$19.50 round trip on NJ Transit

Rutgers!

- Rahway

$10 Round Trip NJ Transit

Nice collection of apartments outside Rahway Station

22 minute train commute into Newark

 

[T2Kplus20]

Speaking of NJT. Report on the radio said it is only operating at 20-25% capacity. Estimates are that pre-covid ridership will never return. So look for a much more limited service and time options in the future.

Also, perhaps we should scrap the Gateway project and rehab the tunnels. Two tunnels are enough.

 

[tom1944]

I would look into these options

- Harrison

Cheap Rent, newer apartments, and convenient
Location to work. Could actually walk to work if inclined but Path fare is cheap enough

$5.50 Round Trip on Path

- Jersey City near Exchange Place or Grove Street Path Station

This Path line goes directly into Newark Path Station

$5.50 Round Trip on Path

- Hoboken

Most expensive rent and parking will be a ***** for your guests, though nice collection of bars and restaurants

$7 round trip on NJ Transit

- New Brunswick

$19.50 round trip on NJ Transit

Rutgers!

- Rahway

$10 Round Trip NJ Transit

Nice collection of apartments outside Rahway Station

22 minute train commute into Newark

For Rahway and north you get the advantage of 2 train lines converging so more times to catch a train