The 5 NJ towns Staten Islanders always move to

You can always tell. The accent’s the same. The pizza opinions are strong. And somehow they already know where everything is.

I’m talking Staten Islanders. They’re all over the place. Staten Islanders don’t 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.

So, here are the towns you see it happen the most.

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Old Bridge

This is probably one of the biggest ones.

It’s still close enough to Staten Island that you don’t feel like you left your whole life behind. You get more space, better prices, and you’re still a quick ride over the bridge.
A lot of families land here first.

Marlboro

A little more suburban, and a little more polished. Bigger homes, quieter neighborhoods, really good schools. This is where people go when they’re ready to level up a bit but still stay in that same general area.

Manalapan

Right next to Marlboro and very similar vibe. You’ll 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.

Aberdeen / Matawan

This is where they start getting a little more bang for their buck.
Still close enough to commute, but a little less expensive. Plus they've got the train right there, which makes life easier if they’re heading into the city for work.

Freehold

This one’s a mix of everything.

Downtown, shopping, newer developments, older neighborhoods. It’s a little further out, but a lot of people make that move once they realize how much more space they can get.

The truth is, it’s not random. People want more space, better value, but still want to be close to Staten Island.

And these NJ towns definitely hit that sweet spot.

Opinions expressed in the post above are those of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Judi Franco only.

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