Used_Pudding_7754 t1_iun6wi9 wrote
Franklin, Union, Alexandria, Readington, Where will you be working? Do you need to be close to 78? Trains? Bus?
Each HS has a niche in what they do well. Central is big, South is tiny- bigger schools more options, but also more competitive.
If you want "in town" - also consider High Bridge, Frenchtown, Lambertville, if your looking for burbs and newer development- Clinton Twp. Raritan Twp. If you want rural/farm Kingwood/ or the Amwells.
With kids that age - I'd look to be closer to a school, you'll spend a lot of time driving them, or they may end up on a longish bus route. Property taxes on a 4 bedroom will be 10K+ per year, it's not insane for NJ cost wise, but it is also still North/Central NJ.
Krisl0417 OP t1_iunjdg6 wrote
My husband will be commuting to Skillman so anything within a 30ish min radius is preferred. Yes - closest to schools is probably best!
fpaddict t1_iunukk6 wrote
Tons of J&J employees in the area drive down to Skillman.
Used_Pudding_7754 t1_iunsmzj wrote
Readington- East Amwell - Raritan twp will all work back roads commuting- enjoy
scyber t1_iuo6wgg wrote
We moved to Hopewell (township) last year. We love it! It is further south then you are looking, but a quick commute to Skillman.
WingedDefeat t1_iunuwsb wrote
Working at Johnson & Johnson?
theelectr1cwolf t1_iup834o wrote
Hillsborough, Montgomery and Somerville are also good options right there as well. Very safe towns with a lot to do!
TheYoungSquirrel t1_iuqx6jh wrote
Have you looked at Montgomery?
GetOffMyLawn_ t1_iuoj0t9 wrote
IIRC High Bridge schools are supposedly good. https://www.niche.com/k12/d/high-bridge-school-district-nj/ But the property taxes are high compared to other towns. Do check property tax rates, they are steep here, but then again they're bad in CT too.
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