[palmer]

Union’s crime rate in 2010 was about half that of nearby communities like Elizabeth, Irvington and Newark. The average property tax bill in 2011 was about $7,600, several thousand less than neighboring towns like Westfield, Summit and Scotch Plains.

So, not as horrible as nearby towns.

[njslim]

Westfield, Summit and Scotch Plains.

These are all high end towns - snooty rich liberals …...

[Jeff Chandler]

The average property tax bill in 2011 was about $7,600

Is this a high rent area? Because that comes to $633 per month.