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Reviews for Pompton Lakes  

  3 Reviews (Click Here to see all reviews on Pompton Lakes)

Pompton Lakes is a great town, the school system is very good, the people are nice, but the property taxes are going through the roof. It is very difficult , for  More

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Over 14 years ago

As in most of Northern Jersey,we have very little major crimes-most are petty crimes or drug related  More

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Over 20 years ago

Friendly environment in New Jersey? It is possible. I have come like this town. Great neighbors and close proximity to New York and Pennsylvania. However, the taxes are  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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