Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 48,261
Population Density 1,471 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 24,889
Male Population 23,372
Median Age 37.44 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 53%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SOMERSET CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Distance to SOMERSET CHRISTIAN COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College RUTGERS NEW BRUNSWICK
Distance to RUTGERS NEW BRUNSWICK 4 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 17,474
Family Households 11,430
Average Family Size 3.47
Average Household Income $89,368
Median Household Income $82,712
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 53%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.05
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.28
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.20
Murder Risk (County) 0.23
Rape Risk (County) 0.19
Robbery Risk 0.25
Assault Risk (County) 0.13
Property Risk (County) 0.35
Burglary Risk (County) 0.36
Larceny Risk (County) 0.46
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.29

Environment

Average July High Temperature 85.4° F
Average January Low Temperature 21.1° F
Annual Precipitation 48.78 inches
Air Pollution Index 95% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport TRENTON MERCER
Distance to TRENTON MERCER 22 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team TRENTON THUNDER (AA)
Distance to TRENTON THUNDER (AA) 24 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
HIGH ROAD UPPER SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION104 CORTELYOUS LN, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
SAMPSON G SMITH INTERM SCHOOL4 - 61649 AMWELL RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL7 - 91649 AMWELL RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12500 ELIZABETH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP ADULT SCHOOLADULT EDUCATION415 FRANCIS ST, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
ETERNAL LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTERK - 3322 FRANKLIN BLVD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 3211 DEMOTT LN, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
OAKCREST COUNTRY DAY SCHOOLK - 392 CORTELYOUS LN, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
MACAFEE ROAD SCHOOLK - 553 MACAFEE RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
PINE GROVE MANOR SCHOOLK - 5130 HIGHLAND AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5500 FRANKLIN BLVD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
CONERLY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 535 CONERLY RD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
ELIZABETH AVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5363 ELIZABETH AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
ST MATTHIAS SCHOOLK - 8170 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
RUTGERS PREPARATORY SCHOOLK - 121345 EASTON AVE, SOMERSET, NJ 08873
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1229 STATE ROUTE 27 SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1848 EASTON AVE SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA630 FRANKLIN BLVD SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSCHASE636 PIERCE ST SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSINVESTORS SAVINGS BANK225 DEMOTT LN SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSNEW MILLENNIUM BANK695 HAMILTON ST SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSPNC BANK675 FRANKLIN BLVD SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSPNC BANK980 EASTON AVE & KENNEDY BLVD SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK120 CEDAR GROVE LN # 1 SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK84 VERONICA AVE SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL940 EASTON AVE SOMERSET, NJ 08873
BANKSWORLD SAVINGS BANK200 COTTONTAIL LN SOMERSET, NJ 08873
GOLFQUAIL BROOK GOLF COURSE625 NEW BRUNSWICK RD SOMERSET, NJ 08873
GOLFSOMERSET COUNTY GOLF COURSES625 NEW BRUNSWICK RD SOMERSET, NJ 08873
GOLFSPOOKY BROOK GOLF COURSE582 ELIZABETH AVE SOMERSET, NJ 08873
GOLFTARA GREENS GOLF CTR955 STATE ROUTE 27 SOMERSET, NJ 08873
HOSPITALSLAKESIDE26 LAKESIDE RD SOMERSET, NJ 08873
HOSPITALSMATHENY SCHOOL2 WALNUT AVE SOMERSET, NJ 08873
ART AND MUSEUMSBONSAI MUSEUM18 MEADOW HILLS DR SOMERSET, NJ 08873
ART AND MUSEUMSVAN LIEW-SUYDAM HOUSE280 S MIDDLEBUSH RD SOMERSET, NJ 08873



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
08873631$325,000$363,693
Displaying 1-10 of 10 in $200-500k range
Calling all builders, investors and do-it-yourselfers.  This new home is 70% complete.  Builder says sell now and let you finish the rest to your liking. Start with the sheetrock and end with your choice of cabinets and flooring.  Please make all offers known.
 101 THIRTEENTH
 Somerset, NJ 08873
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$419,900

This 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath with den is a beauty. Elegant with numerous upgrades yet spacious and comfortable. Neutral carpeting and loads of ceramic tile floors. Balcony off LR and master bedroom. Elevator accessible front entrance as well as direct access thru garage. So many great features. Price reduced.
 
 Somerset , NJ 08873
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$379,900

Visit this remodelled cape home. Newer kitchen, bath, carpet, furnance, roof hot water, washer and dryer all around 3 years old. Hardwood floor on the first floor. Fenced yard with deck. Full basement.
 15 OLCOTT STREET
 Somerset, NJ 08873
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$375,000

HARDWOOD FLOORS,CROWN MOLDING 1ST FLOOR,CHAIR RAIL IN KITCHEN,LARGE CUSTOM DECK W/PRIVACY FENCE,UPGRADED LIGHTS & FAUCETS IN BATHS,NEW CARPET 2ND FLOOR,WALK-IN CLOSET WITH CUSTOM ORGANIZERS,WINDOW TREATMENTS,NEWER HW HEATER,WASHING MACHINE, DRYER & MICROWAVE.
 36 TOPAZ DRIVE
 SOMERSET, NJ 08823
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$355,000

Freshly painted inside and out to make this bright open airy home easy to move into. More than ample closets and storage space, recessed lights, ceiling fans and a very private yard. Fireplace in FR with sliders to patio, one garage door opener, new furnace and ac in 04
 54 Johnson Rd.
 Somerset, NJ 08873
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$349,900

Spacious and in move in condition 3 bds, 2 1/2 townhouse with garage, newer appliances & carpet.Large LR with fireplace and slider to private fenced patio. Kitchen with breaksfast area, Master suite with huge full bath & skylight, balcony and walk in closet, walking distance to shopping, NYC bus stop.
 102 SAPPHIRE LANE
 Somerset, NJ 08823
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$341,399

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS!HIGHCEILING FOYER/LR,UPGRADED WINDOWS/FLORS,LIGHT FIXTURES, FINISHED WALK-OUT BASEMNT w/OFFUCE/QUEST RM 1&2ND FLRS HW(PERGO),TILE BACKSPLASH,DECK,HUGE RMS W/ RECESSED LIGHTS,WALK-IN CLOSETS. APPLIENCES ALL STAY, NEAR HOSPITAL;TRAIN STATION & BUS STOP TO NYC, MOVE IN CONDITION. EASY ACCESS HWY 287, TNPK, 1
 41 WESTLAKE CT
 somerset, NJ 08873
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$315,000

 2 BROOK STREET
 Somerset, NJ 08873
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$305,000

3 Br, 2 1/2 B, 1 car Garage Townhm in most desirable town of Somerset for your easy travel to NYC. Near all major hwys, transportations and shopps.  All appliances, furnace & AC replaced recently and new roof & siding.
 5 DE PALMA CT
 Somerset, NJ 08873
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$265,000

Updated Quailbrook home with open floorplan.Hardwood floors,ceramic tile kitchen floor,new 2004...stove,refrigerator,dishwasher and microwave,enjoy enclosed    patio. Convenient to shopping,easy commute.
 21 Nottingham Way
 Somerset , NJ 08873
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$249,900


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