I grew up in GA and only lived in NJ for about 4 years for work. I lived in Vernon for about 1.5 years and then moved to Parsippany. No offense... the only thing I miss is the food (mom and pop stores) and the fall season up there.
Seriously..
The Vernon/Wantage area is far enough removed from the *****, that I could see living there with no problem. I actually like the weather better up there,except when March/April rolls around, I am ready for it to warm up. The housing up there is stupid expensive$$$$. I do not see how anyone can buy a house up there.