Here’s the breakdown:
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Suburb #1: Summit
This town has the perfect blend of small town charm and big city amenities. Expect lots of greenery, parks, and walking trails. It’s the ultimate Swiss army knife of suburbs: great for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and shoppers alike. There’s also quite a big education knife with the local schools consistently earning high ranks.
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Suburb #2: Montclair
This suburb is a culture hub with plenty of art galleries, studios, and locally-owned shops. Where off-beat bohemians and Manhattan workers coexist peacefully. One can find the best bookstores nestled between organic coffee shops. Did I mention the Montclair Art Museum? A Picasso lover’s paradise.
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Suburb #3: Ridgewood
This town is for fans of picturesque downtown flow, Victorian-era homes, and air so fresh it would put Air Wick to shame. Plus, Ridgewood’s school district is one of the highest rated in the state.
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Suburb #4: Madison
With spacious homes, green spaces galore, and a cozy town center, Madison is the textbook definition of a great suburb. Shakespeare aficionados, the Madison’s Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey awaits, complete with wildlife encounter as real squirrels run across the set!
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Suburb #5: Chatham
If you’re a fan of top-tier schools and elegant homes, you’ll want to consider Chatham. With a crime rate that’s near invisible, Batman would probably be bored here.
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Suburb #6: Westfield
With a bustling downtown area full of boutique shops and cute cafes, Westfield is a vibrant suburb. It’s like an outdoor mall that forgot it was a town.
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Suburb #7: Livingston
Notable for its vast parks and dedicated community services, including the best schools and libraries, Livingston commands respect. With over 470 acres of parkland, living here is like having a national park in your backyard.
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Suburb #8: Short Hills
The crème de la crème of New Jersey suburbs. With opulent homes and upscale shopping, Short Hills is a playground for the affluent. Don’t be fooled, the proverbial hill here isn’t ‘short’ on luxury.
Hot Take
If the word ‘suburb’ immediately paints a picture of boredom in your mind, these top Newark suburbs are ready to challenge that stereotype with a Nerf gun. Whether you want a bustling downtown area resembling an al fresco shopping mall (Hello, Westfield!) or a place so peaceful even the crime takes a break (Looking at you, Chatham!), there’s a Newark suburb up for it. And if by the end, you can’t shake off the allure of culture-rich Montclair or safety-galore Livingston, don’t blame me, blame Newark’s irresistible charm.
Original article: https://www.redfin.com/blog/newark-suburbs/
