Somerset, NJ Area Guide

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Living in Somerset, NJ

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Somerset Area Facts

Somerset has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Somerset crime rates are 5% lower than the New Jersey average
Cost of living in Somerset is 6% higher than the New Jersey average

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What do the locals think about Somerset?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Somerset Reviews

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Your search is over! Choose Somerset, NJ as your next home! 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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Compare Somerset, NJ Livability

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 133/100 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey.

33% more expensive than average

25% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B+ Crime

What is the crime rate in Somerset? Somerset crime rates are 1,556, which are 5% lower than New Jersey

1,556 per 100k people

27% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

27% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Somerset? The median income in Somerset is $139,904 which is 28% higher than New Jersey.

Median household income

$139,90472% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$67,21850% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

31% 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 $588,208 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey

Median home value

$588,20880% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,54176% higher than the US average

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

12% higher than the US average

School test scores

6% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys