We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Bergenfield sits at 54.7 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Any advice would be great. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Maverick Evans
Can confirm, been here 11 years.
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Luna M.
I've lived in Lakewood for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Strong job market in several industries
- The dating scene scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. No regrets on my end..
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David W.
I work in manufacturing here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is tough. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Carson James
Moved here from San Francisco about 14 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to community vibe but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Vivian Morris
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Jameson Wood
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor recreation is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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chill_mason80
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Rebecca B.
The food scene here is average. Tons of great seafood places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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