Why: Massive commercial base
Upper Saddle River Taxes: Moderate to high Home prices: High Value: Strong Why: Great schools, large lots, stable population, strong demand Mahwah Taxes: Often moderate Home prices: Moderate to high Value: Very strong Why: Balanced tax structure, diverse types of housing, strong amenities Value: Strong if you love walkability, culture, and transit access Why: Older infrastructure, limited commercial revenue, high demand West Orange Taxes: High to moderate Home prices: Moderate to high Value: Mixed Why: Large town, older infrastructure, many neighborhoods with different profiles Maplewood, Montclair, Glen Ridge Taxes: High Home prices: High There is no “perfect town.” There is only the town that best fits your lifestyle priorities and financial goals. How This Affects Your Long Term Wealth Let us say you stay in a high tax town because you love it. If it is truly your ideal place to live and it supports your lifestyle, then your taxes may be worth paying because the non-financial
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