MajesticBread9147 OP t1_jeejz7d wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Reply to comment by Snownel in Should I move to Newark? by MajesticBread9147

I work at a data center now, I like it and I'm trying to stay in that field until I've learned enough where I can move on.

Snownel t1_jeezl7u wrote on March 31, 2023 at 3:08 PM

The "greater" NYC metro area is packed with data centers for obvious reasons, but there just aren't that many in Newark proper. Working around all the older construction is kind of a pain.

I do property valuation and have a little experience in data centers, IIRC the biggest concentration of data centers in the area is Secaucus, which is more or less an industrial hub and a train station. Newark is certainly an option but I'd first take a look at Jersey City and the rest of Hudson County, maybe a little up north too if the price is right.

smokepants t1_jeeoyxz wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:56 PM

you might want to look around new brunswick, there are some datacenters around the area (equinix) and its a city with quick train ride to philly and nyc. it is also known for its punk/music - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Brunswick,_New_Jersey#Music