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Somerset, NJ
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Population: 24,827
Home Price: $330,300
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Overview
Somerset is a small city in the state of New Jersey with a population of 24,827. Somerset has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
32.2 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Somerset, NJ
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
Per Capita Income
$48,901
$49,878
$32,693
Median Household Income
$101,627
$103,503
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
5.1%
10.5%
Age
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
Median Age
40.2
44.2
42.3
Gender
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
Male
49.0%
48.7%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
51.3%
50.2%
Race
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
White
38.9%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
33.5%
6.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
21.2%
7.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.6%
3.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.8%
5.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
Median Home Price
$330,300
$395,383
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,750
$1,444
$801
Family Households
46.0%
46.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.3%
30.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
73.2%
73.8%
72.9%
Renters
26.8%
26.2%
27.1%
Education
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.5%
4.3%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
18.6%
18.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.2%
16.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.3%
7.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
34.8%
26.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
Mathematics
47.7%
50.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
54.3%
60.4%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
Murder
NA
1.5
3.0
Rape
NA
11.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
32.0
40.7
Assault
NA
84.2
188.5
Property Crime
Somerset
New Jersey
United States
Burglary
NA
192.5
336.1
Theft
NA
1502.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
89.1
167.1
Arson
NA
3.7
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Somerset, NJ
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food truck
indian food
chinese food
plant based
cooking
red wine
beer
countryside
cheddar
chef
wine
snacks
meat
vegan
friendly atmosphere
nutrition
cider
cafe
tuna
cheese
country music
high school football
cricket
cricket rugby
football
latino music
rugby
college football
fantasy sports
baseball
combat sports
video games
basketball
football gmcskyland
player development
gaming
psg messi cricket india
soccer
photographercontent creator
cycling
inspired by
photography
cover art
creative writing
natural history
commissions open
theatre
library
art prints
boringstonenft
creative
curator
arts council
comic
nature
collections
musical theatre
watercolour
craft
nft
spare time
music festivals
latino music
books
video games
many hobbies
single dad
comic books
photography
gaming
board games
southampton fc
horror movies
cycling
retro gaming
classic cars
hiphoprap gaming
action figures
outdoors
sim racing
sports
indie music
music videos
local news
latino music
wrsu
producer writer
editor columnist
photography
gaming
digital marketing
producer
marketing
talent management
indie
tv
pop culture
awardwinning
public relations
theatre
sports
science technology
wildlife
photography
summer
fire pit
lowe alpine ambassador
cycling
naval historian ordnance survey
beach
warm weather
youth ages
space
nature
swimming
winter
arts
staying active
astronomy
swimming pool
free shipping
food truck
open ampm
online shopping
supermarket
collections
pet supply
clothing
retailers
retail
cafe
thrift store
costco
mall
gift shop
pet stores
grocery store
designs
natural foods
accessories
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