You can always tell. The accent\u2019s the same. The pizza opinions are strong. And somehow they already know where everything is.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m talking Staten Islanders. They\u2019re all over the place. Staten Islanders don\u2019t just randomly pick New Jersey. A lot of them move here and tend to land in the same few spots over and over again. And they follow each other.<\/p>\n
So, here are the towns you see it happen the most.<\/p>\n
SEE MORE:\u00a0The rudest cities in the U.S. \u2014 where NJ ranks is surprising<\/a><\/p>\n Google Earth \/ Canva<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ CanvaOld Bridge<\/p>\n This is probably one of the biggest ones.<\/p>\n It\u2019s still close enough to Staten Island that you don\u2019t feel like you left your whole life behind. You get more space, better prices, and you\u2019re still a quick ride over the bridge. Google Earth \/ Canva<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ CanvaMarlboro<\/p>\n A little more suburban, and a little more polished. Bigger homes, quieter neighborhoods, really good schools. This is where people go when they\u2019re ready to level up a bit but still stay in that same general area.<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ Canva<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ CanvaManalapan<\/p>\n Right next to Marlboro and very similar vibe. You\u2019ll see a lot of Staten Islanders move here once they want more house for their money, but still want everything to feel familiar. Big developments, lots of families, very Staten Island energy.<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ Canva<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ Canva<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ Canva<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ CanvaAberdeen \/ Matawan<\/p>\n This is where they start getting a little more bang for their buck. Google Earth \/ Canva<\/p>\n Google Earth \/ CanvaFreehold<\/p>\n This one\u2019s a mix of everything.<\/p>\n Downtown, shopping, newer developments, older neighborhoods. It\u2019s a little further out, but a lot of people make that move once they realize how much more space they can get.<\/p>\n The truth is, it\u2019s not random.\u00a0People want more space, better value, but still want to be close to Staten Island.<\/p>\n And these NJ towns definitely hit that sweet spot.<\/p>\n How your town in NJ voted for governor in 2025<\/p>\n How every municipality voted in the 2025 gubernatorial election between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Municipalities are listed in alphabetical order by county. Results are from the state Division of Elections as of December 2025.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: New Jersey 101.5<\/p>\n 20 Photos That Perfectly Capture Small-Town Life in the 1970s<\/p>\n Take a trip down memory lane \u2014 and down Main Street \u2014 with these photos from the 1970s that capture small-town life before social media and smartphones, when things were simpler, slower, and full of real-world experiences.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/a><\/p>\n Opinions expressed in the post above are those of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Judi Franco only. <\/p>\n
A lot of families land here first.<\/p>\n
Still close enough to commute, but a little less expensive. Plus they’ve got the train right there, which makes life easier if they\u2019re heading into the city for work.<\/p>\n