Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

  Paradise is a little closer in a home near water…The epitome of quiet country living is the hallmark of this lovely community.  Franklin Lakes is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the borough's population was 10,590, reflecting an increase of 168 from the 10,422 counted in the 2000 Census.

Building lots are generally at least one acre

...are substantially wooded, and many are located on or near the shores of the 21 magnificent lakes that grace this most genteel countryside.  Recreational and social programs offer all residents a wide choice of participation in community affairs. There are also a semi-private golf and country club, two exceptionally beautiful private communities which offer club plan memberships, and the famous Audubon Wildlife Center.  

As of the 2000 Census, Franklin Lakes had the 18th-highest per-capita income of all 566 municipalities in the state. Nationwide, Franklin Lakes ranked 17th among the highest-income places in the United States with a population of at least 10,000. Becton Dickinson and Medco Health Solutions have their corporate headquarters in Franklin Lakes. 

  Neighborhood stores plus two large shopping centers provide quick and easy shopping for the town's residents.  Six public schools, including Ramapo Regional High School, provide the most up-to-date curricula.
Six public schools, including Ramapo Regional High School, provide the most up-to-date curricula. 
 

Minutes from major highways and New York City, Franklin Lakes provides the best of many worlds.