Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,515
Population
28,269
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Savor urban amenities in a rural setting near NYC
Suburban
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Picturesque
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Family-Friendly
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Historic
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Vibrant
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Convenient
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Upscale
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Located about 35 miles west of New York City, Basking Ridge is a picturesque community within Bernards Township in Somerset County. Basking Ridge residents enjoy access to a top-notch school system, broad range of housing, and a reasonable commute to Hoboken and New York City.
Basking Ridge offers residents the rich history and wide open spaces associated with a rural setting in addition to the business and cultural opportunities of an urban enclave. Several major companies have corporate headquarters in Basking Ridge, including Verizon Wireless. Farmstead Arts Center, an arts center in an 18th-century farmhouse, presents Basking Ridge residents with an array of exhibitions, classes, and workshops.
Lord Stirling Park, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, and Morristown National Historical Park are all within close proximity to Basking Ridge, providing plenty of options for outdoor recreation. Local events, such as the annual Charter Day and Battle of the Bands, bring the community together in Basking Ridge. Commuting and traveling from Basking Ridge is easy with access to I-287, I-78, NJ Transit, and Newark Liberty International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$174,064
Average: $192,939
Education
15,161
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,045
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Basking Ridge has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Basking Ridge, NJ is $2,515 for one bedroom, $3,407 for two bedrooms, and $5,249 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Basking Ridge has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,515/month
957 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Basking Ridge, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- English Farm
- Leonard J. Buck Garden
- Raptor Trust
- NJ Audubon Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.