Trenton is the capital of New Jersey but many locals commute to New York City so the influence of the city, that never sleeps, is high. They have moved here to escape the high housing costs in New York City Area and to enjoy a higher standard of home affordability than previously available. Several friendly neighborhoods such as South Trenton, Villa Park, Franklin Park and Chambersbury draw former New Yorkers. |
New Brunswick is home to Rutgers college so much of its entertainment and shopping options are geared toward the collegiate community which benefits the local economy. There are many neighborhoods nearby, such as Rutgers U-New Brunswick/ George St, Westons Mills, City Center George St and Feaster Park and are very lively compared to more family oriented ones. Most think of New Brunswick as a small New York City. The many places to eat offer a variety of cuisine from many cultures. There is a hub of medical facilities in the area, including Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Saint Peter’s University Hospital to treat any community members unfortunate illness. Commuters can find plenty of bus routes to make it an easy trip in and out. |
Morris County New Jersey, was established on March 15, 1739. In 1719, The town adopted the name Morris after Province of New Jersey, Colonel Lewis Morris. Morris County is a popular choice for people that want to be within a 30-mile drive of New York City yet afford a larger home and lower living costs the extremely expensive NYC. However, it is considered part of the New York Metropolitan Areas and consists of 39 municipalities but not one large city.
Morris County has a total area of 481.62 square miles and the land rises from the fairly level Passaic River valley to 1,395 feet above sea level on a mountain in western Jefferson Township. Forbes Magazine in 2009 ranked the county the sixth-best in the nation to raise a family because of the very high graduation rate of 98.4% and the great employment opportunities from area industry. |
Hunterdon Country, located in the western section of the state, is a growing suburban area that harbors many commuters to New York City and Philadelphia who are looking for less expensive and more open space properties in which to raise a family. Much of the county is full of rolling hills and rich farmland, Sportsmen considered this county the best place in the state to hunt white-tailed deer. For those that love fishing, the best fishing streams are the Musconetcong and the Lamington River partly because the NJ Fish and Game stocks them with thousands of rainbow, brown, and brook trout. |