Yes, the older generation who grew up in Irvington could look down on those whose parents stayed in Newark, and now neither of them can go home again. Irvington's probably worse off than Newark, at least Newark's corrupt politicians actually get things done on occasion Back in 1958, my great aunt told my grandfather that she was leaving Downneck for Irvington, telling him that he should get out of "that slum." Downneck Newark remained an OK place, while Irvington makes East Orange look like Millburn. ;-)
As for buying in Jersey, I'm still saving for a down payment for a place in Bernardsville. Until then, its condos in Connecticut.
As for buying in Jersey, I'm still saving for a down payment for a place in Bernardsville.
A close relative of mine lives on the lake in
this neighborhood. Unfortunately, I'm not high up on that will.