Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
21%
Somerset, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,117
Population
23,959
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Enjoy the central location of this New Jersey college town
Suburban
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College Town
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Convenient
Adjacent to New Brunswick, home to Rutgers University, the city of Somerset sits in a pristine location. Job opportunities, further education, top-notch hospitals, and the performing arts are within reach of Somerset. Near this suburb you’ll find the State Theatre of New Jersey, Monument Square Park, and the Stress Factory Comedy Club. If you intend to make use of public transportation, the New Brunswick Amtrak Station will take you south into Trenton or north into New York City.
The city of Somerset features more than just a central location. Community parks like Inman Park keep residents enjoying the great outdoors, while Somerset Village offers a convenience factor, housing businesses like Grocery stores and casual dining options. However, Somerset is mostly made up of tree-lined residential streets, offering a blend of upscale apartment communities and cozy single-family homes.
Explore the City
Lose yourself in the allure of Somerset's vibrant rose garden.
Blooming beauty in Somerset, NJ.
Colonial splendor preserved in Somerset, NJ.
Quail Brook Playground has a lending library for your reading pleasure.
Enjoy a game a frisbee with your dog in the fenced in dog park.
Colonial Park has a 1.4 mile paved fitness course.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,948
Average: $126,363
Education
10,853
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,325
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Somerset has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Somerset, NJ is $2,000 for a studio, $2,117 for one bedroom, $2,612 for two bedrooms, and $3,191 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,117/month
826 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,624/month
887 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Somerset, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Johnson Park
- The Arboretum at Colonial Park
- Rutgers Gardens
- Ambrose & Doty's Brooks Park
- Giamarese Farm
Commuter Rail
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 June 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.