Can someone do a pros/cons of Passaic?
Im looking for a younger yeshivish working community. Guys who are black hat white shirt type but went to work. Something on the East coast that's not a huge melting pot. I live in Lakewood now and I think Jackson is okay except that it runs off Lakewood infrastructure and I would rather my kids come out more well rounded than what I think the Lakewood schools will offer. My wife works as SEIT/P3 teacher (so she would be looking for such a job there)
and I work online.
I keep thinking that Passaic might be the answer. Is that a correct assumption? Where are the younger (upper 20's) guys going neighborhood wise and is housing halfway affordable? Any suggestion would really be appreciated.
Thanks!
I'm from Passaic. You can expect to pay 250k-600k for a house, The community is super nice and friendly. Property taxes are a killer (10k-20k), great public transportation to NYC. You'd probably do well at Agudah which is on the border with Clifton. Insurance is high, taxes are high, tuition is average. Kosher restaurant situation a bit weak (we had a Chinese place that closed down, 2 pizza shops, a bagel shop, and a meat restaurant). Kosher groceries are relatively expensive.