Do you need to commute to the city every day? If not the Heights would be great. Bus access to Hoboken path or port authority makes it accessible. But if you were commuting everyday, it’s definitely not as convenient as living near a Path stop.

Been at the Heights for almost a year now since moving from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I live east of Central avenue, close to Palisades ave and would suggest the same too coming from NYC.

Pros:

• More affordable housing
• Lots of parks (Riverview, Washington, and Pershing field)
• Decent restaurants but the diversity of food is nothing compared to NYC. You can order delivery from JC, Hoboken which helps
• Family-friendly. Lots of daycares, walkability, and safe

Cons:

• Pain to get back from NYC after midnight and on weekends. Buses run less frequently from the PATH stop and I think the buses from Port Authority become very infrequent after 2AM. BC of this, I find myself staying in Jersey more.
• You don't need a car but having one really helps and makes your life more convenient. Street parking is a pain though.