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Belle Mead
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    Belle Mead

    #3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County
    • A+
      Overall Grade
    • 19 reviews
      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A+
      2. Crime & Safety
        unavailable
      3. Housing
        B+
      4. Nightlife
        B minus
      5. Good for Families
        A+
      6. Diversity
        B
      7. Jobs
        A minus
      8. Weather
        B minus
      9. Cost of Living
        B minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        A
      11. Outdoor Activities
        A
      12. Commute
        C+
      Belle Mead is a with a population of 5,754. Belle Mead is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Belle Mead offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Belle Mead and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Belle Mead are highly rated.
      Population
      5,754
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $586,000
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $2,263
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Rural
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        35%
      • Own
        65%
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      Crime & Safety

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

      Residents

      Diversity
      B
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        17%
      • 10-17 years
        17%
      • 18-24 years
        4%
      • 25-34 years
        12%
      • 35-44 years
        19%
      • 45-54 years
        17%
      • 55-64 years
        9%
      • 65+ years
        6%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        40%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        29%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        24%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        5%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        3%
        11%
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      Jobs
      A minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $187,760
      National
      $69,021
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