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Brick, New Jersey is a township located in Ocean County, known for its proximity to the Jersey Shore and its "small town" feel. With a population of over 75,000 residents, Brick offers a variety of amenities and attractions, including parks, beaches, and a bustling downtown area. However, living in this particular place may have its pros and cons, as seen in the numerous user reviews on BestPlaces.net.
Many people on BestPlaces.net have shared their experiences of living in Brick, New Jersey. Some have praised the town for its sense of community and convenient location, while others have expressed frustration with traffic and high taxes. For example, reviewer "Samantha" raves, "Brick is a great place to call home. The people are friendly and there's always something to do." On the other hand, "John" complains, "The traffic on the main roads is unbearable during the summer months." Another reviewer, "Michelle," praises the school system, stating, "I've been very happy with my children's education in Brick." However, "Michael" brings up a valid concern, saying, "The property taxes are extremely high, making it hard for some families to afford to live here." Overall, these reviews show a mix of positive and negative opinions about living in Brick, providing valuable insight for those considering moving to this town.
based on 6 ReviewsGet to know Brick with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Brick
Very Hi cost of Living, Bad Traffic, LOTS of store - 11/29/2014
The only nice thing I can say about living here is the proximity to the beach-which we have to pay to go on ($10/day) and the amount of great stores/shops/restaurants. But the traffic is hell b/c of the massive amount of shopping available; cost of living is out of control, the police are especially 'wild west' here and ocean county is quite corrupt which is why I am
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Police Force will be no help to you - 10/2/2010
Yes we were and are being robbed harrassed threatened by two crazy drug addicts.Police do not arrest people driving on the revoked list,while under the influence of drugs,in a vechile that they have no permission to drive.Even when there is illegal meth. in the vechicle.All people who are preforming illegal and dangerous life styles should live here because the criminals are the only safe and protected ones living in Brick.Dont believe the hype,I believe they just throw it all under the sand.Thats the only reason for the good safe rating.I live here for 30 years and I am telling you it is not safe for the adverage person only the criminals will benefit
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Youth, Drugs, Gangs, & Crime in Brick Township - 4/28/2010
Some of the growing problems in Brick Township are with drugs, crime, and gangs, which no one seems to want to acknowledge. Teens and 20-somethings are heavily involved in drugs and gang activity. Just look at the tags around town and watch the teens. The high schoolers seem to have their own drug network set up. Deliveries are made by car with a simple cell phone call. This is more than kids smoking the occasional joint - this activity takes place on a daily basis, operates openly, and with seemingly near impunity. This once beautiful shore town is going downhill fast, and one day the residents will wake up and ask 'What
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Brick and Transportation - 2/9/2010
First--The population is NOT 44K; it's 78K spread out over 26 square miles, so it's pretty cramped.
Second--Transportation's not so great; you need a car, although there is a Township bus that goes around the town on certain days of the week that takes you to the Plaza for shopping or other shopping centers. It does NOT take you to your doctor; for that you need to contact a taxi.
Third--The climate is hot and humid in the summer, cold and snowy in the winter.
Fourth--Crime is somewhat minimal, meaning that most crime is ID theft, vandalism and other assorted misdemeanors. We were voted #1,2,and 3 being the safest city in America over the past eight years, so that does count for something.
Fifth--The current economy is just as lousy as the rest of the state or country; jobs are scarce, unless you want to work in a hamburger joint.
We have NO industrial complexes here, so either you have to commute northward or go to the next town over for light
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#3 In the USA as being the Safest City to Live in, - 2/13/2008
TOWN: First, our population currently stands at 76,000, not what you have written here. Second, the taxes will kill you here. We own a 70' x 165' property and are paying $4,600 per year; soon to go up, since we just had the reassessment done last month (January, 2008).
But even with the safest recognition according to Morgan Quitno Press to live in for the entire country, the politics will annoy you to no end. It's been this way for 60 years: full of nepotism, cronyism and "who you know" not what you know if you want to work in this town. We are regulated to death here with antiquated ideas and ordinances. One petty idea: you can't feed the birds on your property. Silly, isn't it? Okay, it IS safe and sort of like Mayberry, RFD, but still, the politics will annoy you. They have it sewn up so tight that anyone else that wants to change the political platform here and have a new and fresh start here will NEVER get in...the cronies here make sure of that.
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