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Your search is over! Choose Somerset, NJ as your next home! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I love living in Somerset, New Jersey! There is so much to do here! I love the outdoor activities in Somerset. The parks are beautiful! Golfing is big in Somerset. There are plenty of golf ranges, a spooky golf course for the kids, and even the USGA Museum is located here.

The e ...Read More mployment opportunities are plentiful, and that brings alot of people into town. Several corporate headquarters are located within a two mile radius! Nearby Rutgers University has plenty of activities and sporting events. Lovely homes, apartments, and new condominiums are located in the best areas in Somerset. It's a beautiful community, with a great shopping district.

I find everything I need here for myself and for my kids! The school district is well rated, and there is a large variety of after school activities. The restaurants and lounges are open late. I love the sports bars too! You don't have to go far to have a fun night on the town! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Somerset? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rutgers Heights Park
      Almond Drive Play Area
      Marconi Park
      Quail Brook Park
      Inman Park
      Inman Park Playground
      Dunham Lebed
      Castleton Park

      Entertainment

      East Jersey Olde Towne Village
      Villagers Theatre
      SHI Stadium
      Paul Robeson Cultural Center
      Animal Haven
      Rutgers Geology Museum
      Zimmerli Art Museum
      State Theatre New Jersey

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Taco Bell
      Carvel
      Boston Market

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Somerset? Of all people who commute, 9.0% take public transportation in Somerset.
      Drive to Work
      73%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Somerset? The cost of living in Somerset is 128/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.
      Somerset
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Somerset? Somerset crime rates are 1,648, which are 5% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,648 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 61  

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Somerset? The median income in Somerset is $93,643 which is 27% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $93,64369% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,35149% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Somerset a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Albany Regional Eye Surgery Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Somerset home prices? Somerset home prices are $321,900 - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $321,90074% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,70480% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      14% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Somerset have good schools? The Somerset graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      6% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Somerset a good place to live? Somerset has an overall rating of 88% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      88%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      2 total surveys

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