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Budd Lake, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Kai Ruiz

Best restaurants in Budd Lake?

Born and raised here. With a population of 10,106, Budd Lake is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...

2 replies 3 upvotes qa
detroit_hunter

Remote worker thinking about Budd Lake

Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Budd Lake? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Madelyn

Budd Lake vs Orlando -which is better?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $437,200 on average. With a population of 10,106, Budd Lake is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 10,106 people. Rent is about $1,326/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

7 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Leah Morgan

Budd Lake quality of life -am I missing something?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 3 months ago and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this?

5 replies 2 upvotes living
Leah Morgan

Moving to Budd Lake for work -advice?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Budd Lake sits at 91.9 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community...

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Naomi Rogers

Most overrated things about Budd Lake

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,326 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, ...

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Leah Morgan

Budd Lake is underrated, change my mind

Alright, Rent is about $1,326/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Median household income is $113,036, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has inves...

1 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Peyton Ortiz

Cost of living reality check -Budd Lake

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Median household income is $113,036, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,326 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am...

1 replies 14 upvotes housing
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