Somerset County, NJ
Living in Somerset County
Bikeability46
Walkability41
Commute25
Public Transit55
Affordability7
Public Safety94
Airports90
Hospitals26
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
330kPopulation+10k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian18%
Black9%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate20%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$114kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$431kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$283 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Somerset County
United States45
New Jersey50
Property Crime in Somerset County
United States48
New Jersey32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding81
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Somerset County, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Somerset County, NJ
Colleges
Colleges near Somerset County, NJ
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
10 miles, SE
Yeshiva Gedolah Tiferes Boruch
10 miles, E
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
12 miles, SE
DeVry University-New Jersey
12 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somerset County, NJ
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
8 miles, SW
University Behavioral Health Care
8 miles, E
Saint Peter's University Hospital
10 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Somerset County, NJ
Trenton Mercer Airport
22 miles, SW
Newark Liberty International Airport
25 miles, E
Laguardia Airport
42 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
43 miles, W