I've lived in Nutley my entire life. My husband and I love it here. We have great neighbors, the schools are amazing, and my kids (elementary schoo agel) often come home, change, she's just run to a friends house or to they park to play until dark. We think nothing of it. It's very safe. We like the schools, the Parks and Rec does a great job with sports and other activities, the holiday events are fantastic, there are great parks and restaurants, and it's close to everything.

Here's the downside. Taxes are insane My parents own a large and gorgeous home on the opposite side of town. I'm set to inherit that house (hopefully many, many years from now), no mortgage, free and clear. We can't afford it. The taxes alone are more than my mortgage and taxes. They're really very high.