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Bernardsville

#5 in Best Places to Live in Somerset County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 42 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Bernardsville is a suburb of New York City with a population of 7,698. Bernardsville is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Bernardsville offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Bernardsville and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bernardsville are highly rated.
    About Bernardsville...
    Population
    7,698

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $743,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,848
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Bernardsville Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      12.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      25.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      465
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      12.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      42%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      15%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      13%

    Working in Bernardsville

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $159,909
    National
    $55,322
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    Bernardsville Reviews

    42 reviews
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    I have lived in Bernardsville for 30 years and don't regret raising my children here. My youngest just graduated high school and has moved on to a great university. This is a small town, neighbors rally to help each other when needed, the location is great because you have everything you need downtown and all major highways are within a 5 minute ride. Downtown is in the process of a revitalization program which has already brought great new shops and restaurants to our downtown area and there is more to come!
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    Very nice, small town. Historical, safe, and friendly, Bernardsville has a lot to offer many. Whether you want to go for a walk, shop, or enjoy a nice meal, there's a myriad of enjoyable experiences to be had. Bring your wallet though, as many restaurants can be a little pricey. Great for families.
    To live in a place that is so spectacularly beautiful, where nature is everywhere and be so close to NYC is something we loved every day here for the past 20+ years. We raised both our kids here (now ages 27 and 31) and they have wonderful memories.