Somerset, NJ
Living in Somerset
Bikeability57
Walkability61
Commute26
Public Transit68
Affordability20
Public Safety93
Airports92
Hospitals26
Colleges96
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
54%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian18%
Black28%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate21%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$4.1k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$316kMedian Home Value-$29k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$302 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached25%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K42%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Crime
Violent Crime in Somerset
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Somerset County7
Property Crime in Somerset
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Somerset County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding79
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Somerset, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Somerset, NJ
Community Christian Academy & Preschool
0 miles, W
St Matthias Elementary School
1 miles, S
Rutgers Preparatory School
1 miles, N
Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion Girls School
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Somerset, NJ
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
3 miles, E
Chamberlain University-New Jersey
4 miles, SE
DeVry University-New Jersey
4 miles, SE
Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
5 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somerset, NJ
University Behavioral Health Care
2 miles, NE
Saint Peter's University Hospital
2 miles, E
Children's Specialized Hospital
3 miles, E
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Somerset, NJ
Newark Liberty International Airport
22 miles, NE
Trenton Mercer Airport
23 miles, SW
Laguardia Airport
38 miles, NE
John F Kennedy International Airport
39 miles, E