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Jayden G.
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Living in Kearny -the reality
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $83,212, which feels pretty solid for the area.
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Michael
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much manageable but now it's average.
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Michael Brown
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 5 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
I've been here 5 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
40 upvotes
Bella Campbell
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Lucy Thomas
I work in manufacturing here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is excellent. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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allison_fan
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
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Joseph R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 5 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into running, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
I've been here 5 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into running, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Mason Lopez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Nevaeh Flores
spot on
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Robert Ward
Totally agree!
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Hannah Ross
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Meadowbrook. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Meadowbrook. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hunter Walker
lol so true
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