The 10 BESt

commuter towns in
new jersey

WE'VE COMPILED A LIST OF THE 10 BEST COMMUTER TOWNS IN NEW JERSEY. HAPPY HOUSE HUNTING!

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1. HOBOKEN

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
20 minutes.
The convenience of the PATH train can't be overstated.

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2. MONTCLAIR

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
30 minutes.
Reformed urbanites flock to Montclair for its houses, restaurants, shops & a thriving art scene.

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3. RIDGEWOOD

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
40 minutes.
Quiet, residential and family-friendly, Ridgewood oozes suburban appeal.

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4. WEEHAWKEN

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
15 minutes.
Contemporary waterfront condos along the Hudson River waterfront give you that city-living vibe.

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5. MADISON

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
50 minutes.
The great schools, low crime rates and rising home values are just some of the drawcards.

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6. SHORT HILLS

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
35 minutes.
Short Hills is a safe place to live with walkable residential neighborhoods & a vibrant downtown.

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7. TENAFLY

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
30 minutes.
It's packed with restaurants, cafes & shops – so that helps stave off the suburban boredom so many city dwellers fear. 

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8. SUMMIT

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
40 minutes.
This town has an excellent public transit system, top-ranked schools, shops, restaurants & even nightlife.

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9. TEANECK

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
30 minutes.
Teaneck offers superb schools & a park-meets-nature-preserve known as Teaneck Creek Conservancy.

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10. GLEN RIDGE

Commute time
to/from Midtown:
30 minutes.
Glen Ridge is home to friendly locals, historic houses, the Thomas Edison National Historical Park & a train station.

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