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Everyone defaults to Edison/Iselin when they move to NJ. Are there other suburbs that have strong Indian communities but maybe better schools, newer homes, or less traffic? Budget: $600-800K for a single family home. Both of us work in Manhattan (hybrid, 2-3 days/week).
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Here are the underrated alternatives to Edison with strong Indian communities: 1. **South Brunswick/Monmouth Junction** — excellent schools (top 10% in NJ), large Indian population, newer developments, 10 min from Edison. $650-800K range. 2. **East Brunswick** — very good schools, growing Indian community, closer to NJ Turnpike. $600-750K. 3. **Bridgewater/Hillsborough** — more space for the money, great schools, Bridgewater Mall area has all Indian stores. $650-850K. 4. **Plainsboro/West Windsor** — THE best schools in NJ (West Windsor-Plainsboro), very Indian (40%+ Asian). Expensive though: $750K+. 5. **Monroe Township** — newer homes, affordable ($500-650K), growing Indian community, but farther from Manhattan. For Manhattan commute: South Brunswick and East Brunswick both have NJ Transit bus routes. West Windsor has the Princeton Junction train station (70 min to Penn Station, express). Bridgewater is harder for NYC commute. Avoid: Jersey City heights (great for commute but schools are mediocre and houses are tiny for the price).
If you're open to Westchester/CT — Stamford CT has a fast-growing Indian community, excellent schools, Metro-North express to Grand Central in 45 min. Homes are $700-900K for good neighborhoods. Less crowded than NJ and no NJ state income tax headaches.
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