Most of us weren’t overly surprised when Travel & Leisure Magazine named Montclair one of New York’s coolest suburbs, but being the ninth hottest spot for wealthy singles in the entire country was perhaps a lesser known identity. According to a recent report by CNN Money, Montclair is indeed where lots of folks from that crowd are living and hanging out.

Attractive town features for the “white collar professionals working in Manhattan” apparently include the arts and culture scene, including the Wellmont Theater, The Clairidge (art house flicks) and the ability to “while away your weekends with your new squeeze exploring the boutiques, music shops and antique stores along Bloomfield Avenue.”

It also couldn’t hurt that they report a whopping 19,592 restaurants within a 15 mile radius, compared to the average 2,758 of the other best places to live.

But there is another NJ town, not far from Baristaville, that is even more desirable for this particular demographic. Madison is ranked #5. The best of all, though, is Manhattan Beach, CA.

Are you one of Monctlair’s rich and single? Should Baristanet get into the matchmaking business?

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