Living in Somerville, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Somerville · Census data 2020–2024
Somerville has 13,410 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $103,760 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $435,700, the median rent is $1,802/month.
Somerville at a glance
- Population
- 13,410
- Median age
- 35.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $103,760State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $435,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,802/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 43%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Somerville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Somerville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Somerville the median home value is $435,700, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,802 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,003 a month in housing costs.
Somerville median household income
The median household income in Somerville is $103,760 and the income per person is $56,587. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Somerville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,131
- Owner-occupied
- 43%
- Renter-occupied
- 57%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.20
Somerville demographics
- Population
- 13,410
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 5,980
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Somerville ›
Education in Somerville
54.7% of adults 25 and older in Somerville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Somerville
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Somerville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville | 13,410 | $103,760 | $435,700 | $1,802 |
| Bridgewater | 46,268 | $172,851 | $605,500 | $2,176 |
| Finderne | 6,489 | $118,064 | $413,400 | $2,114 |
| Manville | 10,921 | $93,333 | $354,300 | $1,844 |
| Raritan | 8,368 | $107,672 | $456,900 | $2,112 |
| Green Knoll | 6,789 | $165,227 | $597,100 | $1,448 |
| Martinsville | 11,559 | $205,000 | $720,400 | $2,171 |
| Bradley Gardens | 14,165 | $177,849 | $546,300 | $2,670 |
| Bridgewater Center | 6,505 | $205,595 | $703,700 | $2,662 |
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What is the median household income in Somerville, NJ?
The median household income in Somerville is $103,760, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Somerville?
The median home value in Somerville is $435,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Somerville?
The median gross rent in Somerville is $1,802 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Somerville, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Somerville?
The median age in Somerville is 35.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Somerville?
The average commute to work in Somerville is 28 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Somerville?
The unemployment rate in Somerville is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Somerville?
54.7% of adults in Somerville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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