Dirk_Dingus t1_j129pf2 wrote
I'm Northern NJ based. Rural areas like Warren and Sussex county will be cheaper. I'd imagine parts of South Jersey are similar. If you're looking to still have access to some amenities you can look at some of the "bigger" towns like Newton, Sparta, Hackettstown, Washington. They will all be pretty small though.
sagenumen t1_j144gh6 wrote
I grew up in Hackettstown (well, Independence and Allamuchy, technically). You can do worse. It's a cute town with easy access to major highways, NJ Transit has a stop there, nearby farms with great produce, etc.
Dirk_Dingus t1_j144z3y wrote
Two great breweries (and a third just up 46) and some excellent dining choices as well.
I'm not sold on that train station though. Very inconsistent service. I'd trade it for a reliable bus to the Dover station.
sagenumen t1_j145mor wrote
I moved a long time ago, so I'm not up on latest dining options.
I believe that train station was only ever meant to serve the 9-5 NYC commuters, so I've only ever grabbed the train at Dover. The bus out of Panther Valley was also very convenient.
AMR812 OP t1_j12a13t wrote
I live in suburban South Jersey, but I used to date someone that lives in Warren County. Belvidere.
Chaz_Cheeto t1_j13w0oq wrote
Sorry to hear that. Admittedly, I have no love for that small town.
AMR812 OP t1_j13wkcj wrote
Why?
Chaz_Cheeto t1_j14q24l wrote
It’s a really racist and xenophobic area. It’s become marginally better, but growing up there in the 90’s was really tough.
Dirk_Dingus t1_j12abwe wrote
Yup, been there a few times. They got some real nice old buildings in the middle of town over there.
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