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Somerset, New Jersey: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Somerset, New Jersey, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Somerset, New Jersey, the median home price is $659,587; median household income is $140,374; the population is 349,846; schools rate 7.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 64.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.4 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Somerset at a glance

Population

349,846

Median Household Income

$140,374

Typical Home Value

$659,587

School District Rating

7.3

Violent Crime Rate

64.2

Avg Commute Time

31.4

About Somerset

Somerset has a population of 349,846. The median home value is $659,587, 12% above the New Jersey median. Median household income is $140,374 (36% above the New Jersey median). The most populated towns are Franklin, Bridgewater, and Hillsborough.

Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.

Towns in Somerset

21 towns, by population.

Somerset at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Somerset?
Somerset has a population of 349,846 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Somerset?
The median home value in Somerset is $659,587. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
What is the median household income in Somerset?
Median household income in Somerset is $140,374 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Somerset in?
Somerset is in New Jersey.
How many towns are in Somerset?
Somerset contains 21 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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