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Somerville
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Somerville

#2,734 in Best Places to Live in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Somerville is a suburb of New York City with a population of 12,453. Somerville is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Somerville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Somerville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Somerville are highly rated.
    About Somerville...
    Population
    12,453
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $346,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,489
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      16.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      41.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      720
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      124.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Somerville

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,995
    National
    $69,021
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