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Bernardsville

#3 in Best Places to Live in Somerset County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 40 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 7,792. Bernardsville is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Bernardsville offers residents a suburban 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
    7,792

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $704,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,721
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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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
      12.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      63.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      457.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      63.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      19%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      32%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      37%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      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
    $150,635
    National
    $55,322
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    Bernardsville Reviews

    40 reviews
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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.
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    Small up-scale town, very friendly, and great for families. Although living here is expensive, it is definitely worth the price. The local schools are highly ranked and a great experience for all children. The town has a lot of great places to eat for a fancy night out, or just the casual family pizza night. There are plenty of side walks and crossing guard so kids can walk around town after school safely. There is a bunch of cute boutique stores to shop in as well as a small movie theater to see all the new movies. Access to the town is very ideal- especially for commuters. There is a train station down town that will take you straight to New York City (about an hour ride) if commuting. There is also a bus station that will take you to multiple locations. There is also easy access to 287, 202, 206 and 78.
    Needs more diversity, but great school system. Could use some modern updates in order to keep up with areas of similar economic prosperity. Downtown needs help as local businesses consistently leave and too many banks are instead in the area.