Ridgewood, Hillsdale in NJ. Nyack, Clarkstown, Pearl River in NY

Anonymous wrote:I live in Montclair NJ and love it. And shockingly, I'm not trashy. Very comfortable life in a cute, diverse community. My cost of living is less than when I lived in DC (Petworth).

Contrary to what people may think thanks to shows like Jersey Shore (&the fact that many of them have only been to Newark &/or driven on the Turnpike), most of NJ is not trashy! A lot of the NYC suburbs in NJ are very similar to Westchester. Ridgewood & Ho-ho-Kus, for example, are both nice, quaint towns with good schools that have a lot of residents who take the train into the city everyday. Much like most of Westchester, however, neither is very diverse so I'd also recommend Monclair if diversity is something you value.

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Anonymous wrote:WESTPORT?

That is about 2 hours from Grand Central, one direction.

Ignore!

the train from Westport, CT to Grand Central is 1 hour and 9 minutes. I'm not saying that is ideal or a short commute, but it is a big difference from 2 hours.

Agreed, but when you factor in driving to the station and then getting to your office from GCT it will likely be closer to 2 hours.

Lots of people who live in Westport work a few blocks from Grand Central. I grew up in Westport too and my observation is that most of those who commute to NYC worked near Grand Central. You can also live right near the train station if you want. Personally, that would be too long of a commute for me, but many people do it and there are pluses (town has a great beach, good schools, etc).

One thing to consider in any of these towns is the parking situation at the train station. if there is a long waitlist for a spot, it will be a PITA if you don't want to walk/bike to the station.

The Montrose Park neighborhood in South Orange. But nothing's for sale there right now.

Anonymous wrote:I'm considering moving and have very little parameters on where to. I am interested in finding a nice place to live outside of NYC, where I could easily take a train if I wanted to go to the city on the weekends. Any advice or experience? Work is not a factor.

Op, if you are single you want to ignore most of these suggestions. If you are, then live in the boroughs or maybe Long Beach.

Anonymous wrote:East Hampton!

You’ve never been to the hamptons if you think that’s a daily commute.

It's not right outside, but part of the reason I am making a move to Philly is the easy access to NYC. I go often to see shows and meet up with friends and it's an easy train ride.

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Anonymous wrote:Port Jefferson, Port Washington, Oyster Bay on Long Island
The Hudson Valley, CT Shore, LItchfield area, Princeton NJ

Port Jeff is a little out there. Try Cold Spring Harbor, Babylon, Huntington.

For the love of God do not live on Long Island.....it's just the worst. I'd even move to NJ before LI.

Can none of you people read? The OP is not commuting into the city for a job, she is just looking for a place to live where she can go into the city via rail for stuff to do.

Good grief.

Anonymous wrote:I grew up in Huntington.
It was easy to catch the LIRR and go into the city for weekend stuff, going out at night.

Plus, you can go to Finley's

Anonymous wrote:Port Jefferson, Port Washington, Oyster Bay on Long Island
The Hudson Valley, CT Shore, LItchfield area, Princeton NJ

Port Jeff is a little out there. Try Cold Spring Harbor, Babylon, Huntington.

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Anonymous wrote:WESTPORT?

That is about 2 hours from Grand Central, one direction.

Ignore!

the train from Westport, CT to Grand Central is 1 hour and 9 minutes. I'm not saying that is ideal or a short commute, but it is a big difference from 2 hours.

Agreed, but when you factor in driving to the station and then getting to your office from GCT it will likely be closer to 2 hours.

Anonymous wrote:WESTPORT?

That is about 2 hours from Grand Central, one direction.

Ignore!

the train from Westport, CT to Grand Central is 1 hour and 9 minutes. I'm not saying that is ideal or a short commute, but it is a big difference from 2 hours.

Tarrytown, cold spring, maybe Nyack, or if you want to be a total recluse on an old money estate with peacocks (something I sometimes aspire to be despite a lack of old money) --tuxedo park, NY. I think that train comes into Hoboken, but there's path or the ferry.

WESTPORT?

That is about 2 hours from Grand Central, one direction.

Ignore!