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Bernards Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Bernards Township

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Bernards Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 27,836. Bernards Township is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Bernards Township offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bernards Township there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Bernards Township and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bernards Township are highly rated.
    About Bernards Township...
    Population
    27,836
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $675,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,146
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Bernards Township Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      33.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      210.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      59
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      39%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      13%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Bernards Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $160,286
    National
    $69,021
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