LeahMarie

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Reviews

2/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 2/5
  • Clean & Green 1/5
  • Pest Free 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 1/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4/5
  • Shopping Options 1/5
  • Gym & Fitness 4/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 3/5
  • Parking 1/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 3/5
  • Public Transport 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 1/5
  • Schools 2/5
  • Childcare 1/5
Just now

"Best for tight budgets and commuters"

I have two school-aged children (in different schools) and I've been sorely disappointed with the quality of the schools, not the education per say but the school systems. As a whole, I find the staff to be either unknowledgeable or impolite and the children don't get enough exercise or fresh air. As far as the medical facilities go, they're mediocre at best. I recently starting going to a doctor in Elmwood, NJ- much better. Jersey City is inexpensive (in comparison to the surrounding area), has fairly good rentals and there is a small sense of community but overall I don't feel this is a good location for families. It's great for young couples and professionals who need an easy commute to the city and want to save some money. There's a couple okay restaurants (only half are child-friendly) and a few decent enough bars for nightlife. This isn't a party location but it isn't quite a family one either! Commuters. Definitely for commuters.
Pros
  • Sense of community
  • Easy access to NYC
  • Affordable rentals
Cons
  • Not safe for kids
  • Dirty- garbage everywhere
  • Bad schools
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Hipsters
  • Students

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