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BerryFit3491 OP t1_j239ewp wrote

I can add that we like walking, good beer, indie type culture, US sports, things to do after busy days at work

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Marybelle18 t1_j23y3w1 wrote

We’re in Paulus Hook (downtown JC). We live in a duplex apartment in a brownstone that gives us a small back yard. This set up isn’t easy to find but it exists (Van Vorst and Hamilton Park, too). Best part of Paulus Hook for us is the amount of dogs (and I know people will yell at me) but you’ll find lots of dog and dog space at Morris Canal Park.

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BerryFit3491 OP t1_j25ta3k wrote

Really like the sound of Paulus Hook

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intergrade t1_j25uoa9 wrote

It’s the best for me (moved from London)

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BerryFit3491 OP t1_j25uz5l wrote

You mean Paulus Hook worked well for you ?

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intergrade t1_j266s6j wrote

All things considered. The closest comparison for London to me is west village / Chelsea. Paulus Hook and Hamilton Park give you more bang for your buck, so to speak. Would rather the city but two dogs …

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[deleted] t1_j23cn6g wrote

Downtown (for example near Hamilton Park if you're lucky to find something not outrageous) or Hoboken. Parks are sparse, so with 2 dogs it might be nice to be near one. Otherwise roads are generally not very pedestrian friendly. It's really worth finding something near public transit too. Traffic can be bad and drivers worse, so personally it would be a double dose of stress for me to commute by car instead of by the train twice a day. Depends on you. If you're looking for something nice but more affordable, you can also look at Journal Square. Not that much stuff to do after work yet, but it's a very easy commute to downtown JC, World Trade Center and all the way up to 33rd Street if you find a place near the Journal Square Path Station.

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assanza t1_j23jt96 wrote

Do not even think about journal square. You've got a well paying job and want to experience city life. You'll fit right in downtown Jersey City or Hoboken. As someone mentioned before, there are many UK expats here. Everything you mentioned is available, including parks, restaurants, beer, and you have quick access to NYC. Virtually every family, if they don't have kids, they have dogs here.

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JournalSquire t1_j292z4m wrote

LOL. As if no one with “well paying jobs” who wants to experience city life lives in Journal Square. Have you considered that some people who want city life also want to embrace living in and giving back to a diverse community? Do you hear yourself?

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assanza t1_j29x5j7 wrote

How does living in downtown Jersey City prevent one from "embracing living in and giving back to a diverse community"?

I'm glad you've made a great decision for yourself.

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JournalSquire t1_j2a4g15 wrote

You’re writing off an entire neighborhood that has a lot to offer — it’s culturally rich and a hub for art and history. Some people value that.

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assanza t1_j2a6gz9 wrote

I'm sure it's fabulous. But based on the OP's criteria downtown is a better fit, IMHO.

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JournalSquire t1_j2a4r7d wrote

“Do not even think about Journal Square. You have a well paying job…” 🙄

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jwuer t1_j2do4qw wrote

Reading through some of the other comments it seems you are open to several options. I love JC and lived there for 6 years, recently moved but still check in here because I love the city. If you want to be in JC then I definitely recommend Hamilton Park or Paulus Hook. You'll be hardpressed to find personal outdoor space though. I lived in the city with a dog and it was fine, city is very dog friendly.

I see you are from a shore town, if you like the beach I would echo some other folks comments about Monmouth county. I recently bought a house in Red Bank, NJ and would highly recommend. It's more urban than what you are probably used to but not Jersey City Urban. It's a 10-15 minute drive to the beach and there is an awesome live music scene and walkable downtown. Every bar has live music Weds-Sun night all year long. Several other shore towns within 15-30 minutes have thier own bars, breweries, and downtown areas. If you like fishing the Jersey Shore has some of the best in the country. The area gets very lively during the summer. It's a 45 minute drive to Jersey City or you can take the train to Newark and catch the PATH. You can get a car and won't have to pay extra for parking as well. All in all it's really about your priorities. Red Bank seems to have alot of Ex Pats as I met several English folks at a local pub during the USA/England world cup match.

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