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Colonia, NJ Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Hazel Brown

Is Colonia getting better or worse?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Colonia sits at 181.4 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People he...

11 replies 6 upvotes living
Lily R.

What's it really like living in Colonia?

Hi all, I'm originally from Sacramento and Crime rate is something to consider -Colonia sits at 181.4 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if ...

4 replies 12 upvotes living
Ariana

Life in Colonia as a young professional

Hey, My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 18,294 people. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $473,200 on average. Median household income is $134,301, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wo...

9 replies 3 upvotes living
Savannah Jackson

How much do you pay for rent in Colonia?

Curious what people think. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Sadie Lewis

What I wish I knew before living in Colonia

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Colonia sits at 181.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Evan Mendoza

Is Colonia good for remote workers?

First post here. Median household income is $134,301, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 18,294, Colonia is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit...

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Kinsley H.

Working remotely from Colonia

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Median household income is $134,301, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $134,301 in Colonia. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Ariana

Why I chose Colonia over bigger cities

Hi all, I've been here for 3 years and Homes are going for about $473,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Down...

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Claire Roberts

Is Colonia good for remote workers?

I'm a 39-year-old real estate agent and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective. TIA! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night...

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