r/MovingtoNewJersey

I'm a 26-year-old single guy moving to New Jersey soon, and I'm pretty excited to start this new chapter.

I'm curious about what the dating scene is like in NJ, especially for someone in their mid-20s who's looking to meet new people and potentially find a meaningful relationship.

How's the dating culture here? Are people more into dating apps, or is it common to meet someone organically through social events, bars, hobbies, etc.?

Also, are there any unwritten dating rules, cultural differences, red flags, or things I should be cautious about?

I'd love to hear some honest experiences from both men and women. The good, the bad, and the unexpected 😂

Also, any recommendations for places to socialize, make friends, and meet other singles would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance! Looking forward to exploring NJ.

I’m moving back to NJ to be closer to my parents as they get older. I’m a single 43m. I don’t drink so not worried about driving for nights out. Also work remote so no need to commute except for leisure. Haven’t lived there in over 20 years, so I don’t really remember much. Looking for something with a nice uptown near restaurants. Will be looking to rent, not buy if anyone knows any good buildings as well. Budget will be up to $4k/mth for a 2br though I’d like it to be closer to $3.5k. Parents are in Oradell. Have been told as a single person my age JC, Montclair, Ridgewood. Any suggestions would be great. Happy to give other details as well.

Edit: thanks everyone for the advice. Lots of locations to check out. Appreciate it!

In Jersey City, if someone needs to rent a house/apartment, who should pay the broker fee? Landlord or tenant? Let’s say the tenant found the place from Zillow, and contacted the agent name under the property listing? Thank you!

Hey everyone! I’m an artist/musician/producer, dancer, filmmaker/actress, photographer, and all-around creative entrepreneur, much like most people in the industry, haha. I’m planning on touring the East Coast next year and am already feeling like Northern NJ could be a promising hub to permanently relocate to.

Wanted to see if you guys could share your experiences in Northern NJ. Do you find its proximity to NYC convenient while still being able to dodge the big-city chaos? Is there a lot of work out there in the entertainment industry in general?

A lot of musicians have actually told me that North Jersey is a mecca for acoustic cover gigs. I’ve also heard from dancers that there are tons of go-go dancing gigs in New York City, along with plenty of opportunities at curated pop nights, drag shows, and other LGBTQ-themed nightlife events for singers who are pop- and dance-forward. Also more network TV and theater opps for acting than in LA or Chicago. It just seems like everywhere I look in that specific NJ/NYC area, there’s a plethora of opportunities.

Also, are people pretty nice? Lol. New Yorkers tend to have a mixed reputation surrounding that. I heard NJ folks are a little bit less “intense”? Haha. I love New Yorkers tho

Hi guys! I am from central east florida and grew up in a small coastal town and have been here my entire life. I have two young daughters and my fiance and I are considering moving up to South Jersey for a mix of reasons. He grew up in philly and his mom is now located in South Jersey and having her as help would be such a support as she is ready with open arms. I love the idea of living in the northeast and having seasons which is a change for me as a born and raised Floridian, and I also think raising kids close to major cities (Philly and New York) would be so cool. However, I have been seeing some people online say that South Jersey is very different from North Jersey and that it gives “middle of nowhere” vibes, which isn’t necessarily a turn off for me, however I really do not want my children to experience major “small town syndrome” and would like them to be exposed to different people and cultures and have opportunities. I guess i’m just looking for other people’s experiences and advice about living in South Jersey and hearing positives and negatives for raising kids. For context we are considering Cherry Hill heavily due to proximity to philly, Voorhees, Deptford/West deptford. I hope this question doesn’t come off offensive in anyway, I am really leaning towards moving there and have sort of had high hopes for it until recently, Thank you in advance!

Hello fellow commuters!!

Looking at homes in North Plainfield, Scotch Plainfield, etc. but work in the city, are there any preferred commute options from these towns?

I know there are very few express busses that run on Rt 22 but looking to understand train options as well.

Thanks in advance!

Currently live in Middlesex county and am considering moving to Collingswood. I work in Trenton 3 days a week, and my commute is anywhere from 55-70 minutes each way depending on traffic.

26M, currently living with parents and am looking to move into my first apartment. As someone not super familiar with South Jersey, is this commute a bad idea? I know 295 can be a nightmare, but I’d ideally like to live in a walkable town with easy access to a city. Any advice is appreciated!

*Know that this should be in South Jersey subreddit, but am having trouble getting the post to stay up there.

Hi everyone - I'm a Bloomberg News reporter (who actually grew up in South Jersey). I'm working on a story about the cost of living in the suburbs and exurbs of New York and Philadelphia.

Did you leave either Philadelphia or New York City, at least in part to try and save on cost of living? (Very close suburbs like Hoboken/Jersey City count as the city proper for this story.) How has that worked out for you? What things were more or less costly than you anticipated? Did you make the right choice?

If you’re open to chatting, please DM me or comment below. I’m happy to explain more about the story before using your name or any details.