The Town FilesSomerset County, New Jersey
349,846 people. The median home is worth $552,100 (typical New Jersey town: $435,600) and the median household earns $140,374.
Towns in Somerset County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin | 68,364 | $457,900 | $124,648 | 40.6 |
| Bridgewater | 45,977 | $605,500 | $172,851 | 41.9 |
| Hillsborough | 43,276 | $547,600 | $154,031 | 42.1 |
| Bernards | 27,830 | $814,800 | $194,107 | 46.3 |
| Montgomery | 23,690 | $795,200 | $226,771 | 43.1 |
| Somerset | 22,968 | $438,800 | $121,028 | 41.3 |
| North Plainfield | 22,808 | $374,700 | $87,349 | 36.2 |
| Hillsborough | 22,214 | $435,700 | $144,112 | 41.3 |
| Warren | 15,923 | $930,800 | $204,063 | 44.7 |
| Branchburg | 14,940 | $610,800 | $168,832 | 47.8 |
| Bradley Gardens | 14,077 | $546,300 | $177,849 | 40.8 |
| Franklin Park | 13,430 | $336,600 | $114,946 | 37.1 |
| Somerville | 12,346 | $435,700 | $103,760 | 35.9 |
| Martinsville | 12,147 | $720,400 | $205,000 | 45.1 |
| Bound Brook | 11,988 | $397,100 | $90,571 | 38.0 |
| The Hills | 11,410 | $577,000 | $154,564 | 47.1 |
| Manville | 10,953 | $354,300 | $93,333 | 44.9 |
| East Franklin | 9,788 | $385,900 | $115,458 | 30.5 |
| Blackwells Mills | 9,473 | $735,000 | $250,001 | 40.2 |
| Bedminster | 8,272 | $448,500 | $123,709 | 49.1 |
| Bernardsville | 7,893 | $793,800 | $236,115 | 40.0 |
| Raritan | 7,835 | $456,900 | $107,672 | 41.3 |
| Green Brook | 7,281 | $538,500 | $208,375 | 46.4 |
| Basking Ridge | 7,196 | $851,200 | $188,295 | 46.7 |
| Franklin Center | 6,803 | $612,000 | $157,212 | 51.5 |
| Green Knoll | 6,594 | $597,100 | $165,227 | 44.5 |
| Watchung | 6,449 | $882,500 | $173,672 | 48.1 |
| Finderne | 6,392 | $413,400 | $118,064 | 40.5 |
| Bridgewater Center | 6,082 | $703,700 | $205,595 | 39.9 |
| Belle Mead | 5,569 | $810,300 | $223,250 | 35.2 |
| Lyons | 5,345 | $1,037,400 | $250,001 | 48.2 |
| Neshanic Station | 5,224 | $770,300 | $221,395 | 48.5 |
| South Bound Brook | 4,863 | $359,000 | $112,961 | 36.0 |
| Six Mile Run | 3,383 | $480,700 | $140,379 | 34.7 |
| Peapack and Gladstone | 2,558 | $868,800 | $202,578 | 44.4 |
People and housing
| Somerset County | Typical New Jersey town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $552,100 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $2,033 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $140,374 | $111,891 |
| Median age | 41.8 | 42.7 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 5.7% |
Jobs and pay
190,468 jobs in 2024, average pay $106,418 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,229 storm events in Somerset County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Somerset County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4368: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).