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Woodbridge, NJ is a suburb of New York, 25 miles away. It's the oldest town in New Jersey with being settled in 1664 by the Puritans. It has good earning potential with median household incomes around $74,000. The median price of a house or condo in 2007 was $327.000. As far as population, about 20,000 people call it home of which 68% are white, and all other races come under 10%. Attracting eager shoppers, the Woodbridge Center Mall is the 2nd largest mall in the state. Also the J.J. Bitting Brewing Co.was the first brewery in the area. Since the repeal of prohibition, the restaurant has been operating in a restored 3 story brick building.
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Woodbridge, NJ is an old city that's very safe and a good choice for the NY metro area. You have good earning potential with high incomes reported. However, we're in a recession and this area has unemployment barely above 10% like most of the country. Apartment rental prices are quite good here, especially compared to Manhattan. One drawback is the commute into NY if you have to go every day. Otherwise, an hour and 30 minutes trip once in a while isn't a bad deal considering how much money you can save. Money Magazine voted placed the city in the top 100 as best places to live in 2007. There are few nice looking buildings such as the Barron Arts Center and a few homes and churches on the historic registry. In general, this isn't a bad place to move. You've got a small town feel and decent schools. If you're looking for something more eclectic, this might not work for you.
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