Somerville
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Somerville is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, with 12,346 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 62 ft (19 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bridgewater, 1.6 miles N.
- 12,346residents (2020 Census)
- 62 ftelevation · 19 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 5,281 / sq mipopulation density
- 08807ZIP code
About Somerville
Somerville is a borough in and the county seat of Somerset County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The borough is located in the heart of the Raritan Valley region within the New York Metropolitan Area, located about 33 miles (53 km) from Manhattan and 20 miles (32 km) from Staten Island. The borough has grown to become a commercial hub for Central Jersey and commuter town of New York City.
As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 12,346, an increase of 248 (+2.0%) from the 2010 census count of 12,098, which in turn reflected a decline of 325 (-2.6%) from the 12,423 counted in the 2000 census.
Somerville was originally formed as a town on March 25, 1863, within a portion of Bridgewater Township. Somerville was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 16, 1909, based on the results of a referendum held on May 4, 1909, at which point it was fully set off from Bridgewater Township. It is home of the oldest competitive bicycle race in the United States.
The borough is named for Somerset in England.
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Living in Somerville
- Median household income
- $103,760
- Median home value
- $435,700
- Median rent
- $1,802/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Somerville had 12,346 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,346 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,281 per sq mi (2,039 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Somerville at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 12,346 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5697° N, 74.6077° W |
| ZIP code | 08807 |
| Official website | somervillenj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3468460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Somerville
- Bridgewater1.6 mi N
- Finderne1.9 mi E
- Manville2.2 mi SE
- Raritan2.4 mi W
- Green Knoll2.4 mi N
- Martinsville2.8 mi NE
- Bradley Gardens2.9 mi W
- Zarephath3.1 mi SE
- Bridgewater Center3.2 mi NW
- Bound Brook3.7 mi E
- Weston3.7 mi SE
- South Bound Brook4.3 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Somerville
What county is Somerville in?
Somerville is in Somerset County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Somerville, NJ?
12,346 people lived in Somerville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Somerville, NJ?
The ZIP code of Somerville is 08807.
What is the elevation of Somerville?
62 feet (19 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Somerville?
Bridgewater (1.6 mi), Finderne (1.9 mi), Manville (2.2 mi), Raritan (2.4 mi), Green Knoll (2.4 mi).
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