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Just want to hear from people who are living in new jersey, but commute to Manhattan for their job. Is this doable? I'm relocating and considering this option. Any resources you can recommend for finding housing within a commutable distance of NYC? Realtor.com asks you for city/state, but I'm not sure which town I should type in.
You can go to the NJ Transit Website (www.njtransit.com) and look at the train map. You can see where the trains stop and how long it takes to get from a particular stop to Manhattan.
Living in Jersey and working in the City is very do-able. Hundreds/thousands??? of people do it everyday. Commuting isn't always fun or easy but if you have a great job, than it can be worth your while. However, you will be double taxed (NY & NJ). There are also many transportation options to and from the City. Train, bus, cab or drive your own car, bridge/tunnel, you name it. If you want to live near the transportation, Hoboken is good (very busy town, my idea of a mini NY). Rutherford and Lyndhurst have lots of city transportation and are very nice towns (a little more "suburb" than Hoboken). Pretty much anywhere in eastern Essex, Bergen and Hudson (maybe even Passaic) counties is a good commute to the city, as you can see on any map, they're rather close already. As for which towns, it really depends on what type of lifestyle you're looking for. There are some websites that may help you determine that (i.e. URLs removed) and you can also do a search on any particular town you choose (wikipedia gives good statistical info). Regarding schools and such if you have children, I did a search on a pretty good website but now I can't recall what it was (it's not in my history)...if I think of it, I'll let you know....hope I've helped some!!
Yes indeed, it's doable. Lots of people from NJ commute daily to NYC. As far as how long your commute would be... this of course depends on how close you want to be to Manhattan. Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken are a few popular areas closer to the city. But there're also many towns further away that are serviced by NJ Transit (train & bus). This means that you get suburban living with easy access to the to the city.
A resource I recently found that might help you is removed They list properties in the Tri-State area located near NYC transportation. It's dedicated to commuters just like you. It's a new site, but they might have something that interest you. Good luck!
Jersey City is the best, affordable and most convenient location. Depending on the price ranges, you can be a nice area and have an entire floor to yourself or be in a little more congested, noisy area, which is cheaper, however not that 'clean'.
You can be in NYC within 10 minutes via car or 25 min. during rush hours. Be closer to Kennedy Blvd.
I have been doing it for over 15 years. It is doable and can be enjoyable. My commute is 30 -45 minutes and the cost is very reasonable to. I pay $99.00 for my monthly pass.
If you interested I can help you find a great location. MOD CUT
Thank you - Evelyn
If you like the beach, consider Sea bright, Highlands, Monmouth Beach and Red Bank.
There are a number fast ferries [ 37 min ] and train service.
Many people who work in NY live in these areas.
If you like the beach, consider Sea bright, Highlands, Monmouth Beach and Red Bank.
There are a number fast ferries [ 37 min ] and train service.
Many people who work in NY live in these areas.
You guys are all suggesting the most expensive areas. Those parts are a minimum of $2,000 - $2,500 a month in rent (much more if they decide to buy) for a small one or two bedroom, or Jersey City (which is grossly overpriced along with Hoboken) which is almost as expensive as Manhattan. Condos in JC start at $400,000, and rentals start at near $2,000 with broker fees averaging 15% of annual rent paid by the renter (if they ultimately beat out other applicants and get the apartment).
I don't know why any one in their right mind would move to the NYC metro area these days unless they have a household income of over $250,000 and can devote thousands of dollars every month to just basic expenses like housing & commuting
Rents in Sea Bright {I live there] run from 850- 1400 for 1 bd, 1 ba [850-1132 sqft]
For 1500-2200- you can rent a townhouse or small cottage. Many of the complexes have marinas, pools and the beach is across the street.
Restaurants all within walking distance.
If you are relocating, many companies will reimburse you for the ferry service.
Otherwise, Many take the bus or train.
Rents in Sea Bright {I live there] run from 850- 1400 for 1 bd, 1 ba [850-1132 sqft]
For 1500-2200- you can rent a townhouse or small cottage. Many of the complexes have marinas, pools and the beach is across the street.
Restaurants all within walking distance.
If you are relocating, many companies will reimburse you for the ferry service.
Otherwise, Many take the bus or train.
I don't know what you are smoking, but you are not living in reality. Whats next?? Will they also 'reimburse' gas costs from Sea Bright to Midtown?? How about Parking???
You won't find anything for less than $1,400 in that area , and at that price you are looking at a tiny studio.
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Those areas are the most expensive
