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Suburb in New Jersey
Current Resident: Great family diversity. Many outdoor option. Friendly and professional business interactions. Very accessible to various roadways; 78, 287, 22, 206 to name a few. Access business within 10 mike radius include Bridgewater commons, 2 Home Depot’s, several TJXX stores, Best Buy’s, Marriott, Lifetime Fitness.... Read 33 reviews
Population 11,980
#1 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
Suburb in New Jersey,
33 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great family diversity. Many outdoor option. Friendly and professional business interactions. Very accessible to various roadways; 78, 287, 22, 206 to name a few. Access business within 10 mike....
Great family diversity. Many outdoor option. Friendly and professional business interactions. Very accessible to various roadways; 78, 287, 22, 206 to name a few. Access business within 10 mike....
Read 33 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 11,980,
Current Resident: Bernards Township is a comfortable suburban town located in central New Jersey with a great education system and quiet lifestyle. While everything necessary is located within reasonable distance, it tends to get boring living in this town due to a lack of diverse quality food choices, as well as limited recreational facilities. Definitely a very safe town to live in, with a lot of very friendly people, good for kids and family, with access to transportation to NYC, but otherwise recreationally, there is no entertainment access.... Read 44 reviews
Population 27,836
#2 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
44 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Bernards Township is a comfortable suburban town located in central New Jersey with a great education system and quiet lifestyle. While everything necessary is located within reasonable distance, it....
Bernards Township is a comfortable suburban town located in central New Jersey with a great education system and quiet lifestyle. While everything necessary is located within reasonable distance, it....
Read 44 reviews.
Population: 27,836,
Current Resident: The neighborhood is very safe, and Montgomery's public schools manage to offer a lot to its students. There are many resources available, with major cities like Princeton being nearby. The community is very kind with many housing available at ranging prices. There are not many places to go for entertainment other than movie theaters, and not too many restaurants are nearby. Overall, Belle Mead provides a great neighborhood and I will highly recommend it to many people.... Read 19 reviews
Population 5,754
#3 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
19 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The neighborhood is very safe, and Montgomery's public schools manage to offer a lot to its students. There are many resources available, with major cities like Princeton being nearby. The community....
The neighborhood is very safe, and Montgomery's public schools manage to offer a lot to its students. There are many resources available, with major cities like Princeton being nearby. The community....
Read 19 reviews.
Population: 5,754,
Merchantville, NJ•
Private School•
PK, K-8
Parent: We absolutely love St. Peter School and can not imagine our daughters being anywhere else for their Catholic education. The school provides such a wholesome and loving environment where both students and parents/grandparents feel welcome when there. We love that St. Peter's finds a beautiful way of blending our Catholic faith and values with strong academic excellence in every grade and at every stage on a daily basis. It is very important to our family that our daughters are educated in a school that provides a strong Catholic education that fosters our Catholic beliefs and traditions as they grow while challenging them academically and preparing them for their promising futures! We are very grateful to have our St. Peter School, Parish and Community!... Read 71 reviews
Students 253
Student-teacher ratio 17:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
MERCHANTVILLE, NJ,
PK, K-8,
71 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We absolutely love St. Peter School and can not imagine our daughters being anywhere else for their Catholic education. The school provides such a wholesome and loving environment where both....
We absolutely love St. Peter School and can not imagine our daughters being anywhere else for their Catholic education. The school provides such a wholesome and loving environment where both....
Read 71 reviews.
Students: 253,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Works Here: Im a school bus driver here in Montgomery. The Montgomery Facebook administrators seem to cancel free speech by canceling you and remove all negative postings about the schools transportation department. So I will post it on niche and hopefully someone will repost on FB. Recently two school bus drivers here got into a physical altercation. Both are currently suspended with pay. Prior to that a driver failed the random drug test but he is still employed doing light duty. The dispatcher is more concerned with helping her maintenance guy boyfriend than she is helping us drivers. Whenever maintenance needs something they get it. But if a driver or aide has a problem it's gets past to the supervisor. Our supervisor takes off 1-2 days a week. On any given day you'll have 10-12 drivers out "sick". When Robyn was here the atmosphere was warm and helpful. Today it's cold and ruthless. Especially from the dispatchers and a few nasty drivers. Our woke HR department a joke.... Read 30 reviews
Population 23,557
#4 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
30 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says Im a school bus driver here in Montgomery. The Montgomery Facebook administrators seem to cancel free speech by canceling you and remove all negative postings about the schools transportation... Recently two school bus drivers here got into a physical altercation. Both are currently suspended with pay. Prior to that a driver failed the random drug test but he is still employed doing....
Im a school bus driver here in Montgomery. The Montgomery Facebook administrators seem to cancel free speech by canceling you and remove all negative postings about the schools transportation... Recently two school bus drivers here got into a physical altercation. Both are currently suspended with pay. Prior to that a driver failed the random drug test but he is still employed doing....
Read 30 reviews.
Population: 23,557,
Former Resident: Loved living in Bradley Gardens for 20 years, recently retired and moved to North Carolina. Raised kids here, great safe place to live the dream. Convenient to everything and lots of alternate road routes should Rt 202 have a traffic issue. It’s kind of a boring place since nothing every really happens, but that’s suburban life in most towns. School system is great, our 3 kids are successful, making a good living and starting their own families.... Read 6 reviews
Population 14,798
#5 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Loved living in Bradley Gardens for 20 years, recently retired and moved to North Carolina. Raised kids here, great safe place to live the dream. Convenient to everything and lots of alternate....
Loved living in Bradley Gardens for 20 years, recently retired and moved to North Carolina. Raised kids here, great safe place to live the dream. Convenient to everything and lots of alternate....
Read 6 reviews.
Population: 14,798,
Current Resident: One thing I like about Warren Township is that you can easily access all the main roads like route 22, route 78, and route 287. There's a lot of different shops to explore and no matter where in Warren Township you live, there's always at least one grocery/convenience store nearby. One thing I hope can change is the lack of diversity in Warren, as Warren residents are predominantly white. An increase in diversity may help to create a more safe and open-minded community.... Read 31 reviews
Population 15,850
#6 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
31 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says One thing I like about Warren Township is that you can easily access all the main roads like route 22, route 78, and route 287. There's a lot of different shops to explore and no matter where in....
One thing I like about Warren Township is that you can easily access all the main roads like route 22, route 78, and route 287. There's a lot of different shops to explore and no matter where in....
Read 31 reviews.
Population: 15,850,
Current Resident: 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!... Read 51 reviews
Population 7,862
#7 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
51 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says 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....
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....
Read 51 reviews.
Population: 7,862,
Population 6,480
#8 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 6,480,
Current Resident: Branchburg is a small rural and suburban town where everyone knows each other. However, as a person of color, it is not very diverse with an in the ballpark estimate of about 75-85% caucasian. Growing up it was tough because I was different, but I now observe people of all races are moving in and there is much less racism in the town. I think the public schools are great and the education system is up to par. However, we do not have our own high school and share with Somerville. It is extremely expensive to live in Branchburg, such as paying taxes, and purchasing real estate. There are not too many store complexes in Branchburg, so there is usually a 10 minute commute from wherever you are going to Bridgewater, where there are plenty of stores. Nothing is really in walking distance for the neighborhoods are quite large. However, I have to say that our town is extremely safe with little to no crimes and a police station right on the main road.... Read 23 reviews
Population 14,859
#9 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
23 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Branchburg is a small rural and suburban town where everyone knows each other. However, as a person of color, it is not very diverse with an in the ballpark estimate of about 75-85% caucasian.....
Branchburg is a small rural and suburban town where everyone knows each other. However, as a person of color, it is not very diverse with an in the ballpark estimate of about 75-85% caucasian.....
Read 23 reviews.
Population: 14,859,
Current Resident: Watchung is a small suburb around 40 minutes to an hour from the city on a good day. Commuting to New York City daily can be difficult for those who don't like long commutes. Watchung itself is a quiet place. There's limited neighbor interaction, with years going by without ever seeing the families that live next to you. Most backyards are well sized. It is a hilly area. There are two playgrounds with accesibility in the area. Education- both in the lower schools and highschools- is widely considered one of the best in the state. There can be traffic in the center of the town and there are busy roads on hills.... Read 14 reviews
Population 6,483
#10 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
14 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Watchung is a small suburb around 40 minutes to an hour from the city on a good day. Commuting to New York City daily can be difficult for those who don't like long commutes. Watchung itself is a....
Watchung is a small suburb around 40 minutes to an hour from the city on a good day. Commuting to New York City daily can be difficult for those who don't like long commutes. Watchung itself is a....
Read 14 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 6,483,
Current Resident: Safe, clean town. Education is stellar. My children had great experiences at Bernards High School. Very good restaurants and 7 minutes from the Bridgewater mall & movie theater. Family town, yes. Do not recommend for singles.... Read 19 reviews
Population 8,234
#11 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Safe, clean town. Education is stellar. My children had great experiences at Bernards High School. Very good restaurants and 7 minutes from the Bridgewater mall & movie theater. Family town, yes. Do....
Safe, clean town. Education is stellar. My children had great experiences at Bernards High School. Very good restaurants and 7 minutes from the Bridgewater mall & movie theater. Family town, yes. Do....
Population: 8,234,
Current Resident: As a family with young children, we love Hillsborough. It is safe, the schools are great quality, the parks are beautiful (their favorites are Colonial Park and Castle Park, and don't mind going for a long stroll through Duke Farms). And we also love the library system, which has lots of fun activities for all age groups. The convenient shopping and dining options are also a big plus with a busy family like ours. Great place to raise a family!... Read 115 reviews
Population 42,773
#12 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
115 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says As a family with young children, we love Hillsborough. It is safe, the schools are great quality, the parks are beautiful (their favorites are Colonial Park and Castle Park, and don't mind going for....
As a family with young children, we love Hillsborough. It is safe, the schools are great quality, the parks are beautiful (their favorites are Colonial Park and Castle Park, and don't mind going for....
Read 115 reviews.
Population: 42,773,
Population 10,488
#13 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 3 reviews.
Population: 10,488,
Current Resident: Green Brook township is a beautiful, calm, and community based town. We have a great police and firefighter force who are always attentive to the people living here. We have community events such as the Green Brook tree lighting during Christmas where carolers come to sing and give out presents to the children. Our schools are great as they are close to home and provide the children with quality education. I have found that while living here everyone is very friendly and always ready to spark a conversation. When I go walk my dog around the neighborhood I find myself getting into conversations with others and people smiling at me. We have a great elementary school that has baseball fields right next to it. Many baseball events are held here during the summer until late at night but still the events are noisy enough to cause annoyance to people in town. Everyone stays connected and the neighbors are very friendly. I have become very close with my neighbors ever since I moved here.... Read 52 reviews
Population 7,041
#14 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
52 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Green Brook township is a beautiful, calm, and community based town. We have a great police and firefighter force who are always attentive to the people living here. We have community events such as....
Green Brook township is a beautiful, calm, and community based town. We have a great police and firefighter force who are always attentive to the people living here. We have community events such as....
Read 52 reviews.
Population: 7,041,
Former Resident: I grew up here so I will always have a soft spot for this place. It is a cute and quaint little town (technically towns - plural). It is clean and the people are nice. I love the pond in the center of the town. The swans there are lovely and really add to the beauty of the place. The only thing I did not like about it is its lack of diversity.... Read 3 reviews
Population 2,611
#15 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says I grew up here so I will always have a soft spot for this place. It is a cute and quaint little town (technically towns - plural). It is clean and the people are nice. I love the pond in the center....
I grew up here so I will always have a soft spot for this place. It is a cute and quaint little town (technically towns - plural). It is clean and the people are nice. I love the pond in the center....
Population: 2,611,
Population 1,001
#16 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
Population: 1,001,
Current Resident: Overall, very good area. The main problem with Somerset is the same as with every high population density area in NJ- sky high property taxes! Unfortunately, the population of Somerset is only increasing so the property taxes are only going to continue increasing. The only other 'complaint' that I have with the area is a minor annoyance more than anything. I'm a movie buff, and the main movie theatre in the area is Regal on Rt 1. At any given time, the majority of movies shown at this theatre are Bollywood films. A non-Bollywood film has to be a mega-blockbuster in order to make it on the list of showings. There have been critically acclaimed movies that I haven't been able to see because Regal isn't showing them anywhere on their 16 screens.... Read 62 reviews
Population 24,827
#17 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
62 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Overall, very good area. The main problem with Somerset is the same as with every high population density area in NJ- sky high property taxes! Unfortunately, the population of Somerset is only....
Overall, very good area. The main problem with Somerset is the same as with every high population density area in NJ- sky high property taxes! Unfortunately, the population of Somerset is only....
Read 62 reviews.
Population: 24,827,
Niche User: It is amazing and the CVS is incredible.... Read 5 reviews
Population 6,052
#18 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says It is amazing and the CVS is incredible..
It is amazing and the CVS is incredible..
Read 5 reviews.
Population: 6,052,
Population 2,281
#19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
Population: 2,281,
Current Resident: I have grown up in Franklin Township and have lived here for more than 15 years. I would say it is a very diverse and beautiful town. They are many local activities that take place, and everyone in Franklin is very friendly. A new elementary school just opened in town not too long ago, and it shows how Franklin Township is growing and developing. I am truly grateful for living in a town like Franklin Park!... Read 18 reviews
Population 13,686
#20 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
18 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have grown up in Franklin Township and have lived here for more than 15 years. I would say it is a very diverse and beautiful town. They are many local activities that take place, and everyone in....
I have grown up in Franklin Township and have lived here for more than 15 years. I would say it is a very diverse and beautiful town. They are many local activities that take place, and everyone in....
Read 18 reviews.
Population: 13,686,
Current Resident: Raritan, New Jersey, is a perfect town for graduate students looking to live in a quieter and more peaceful area than a traditional loud college town environment. With Rutgers University only being a 15-20 minute commute, it is an ideal location to consider if you are looking for student housing. And if you don't have a car, the town's train station can also take you straight to the campus. As for places to live, many new apartment complexes have been built, some as recently as 2019, and nearly all offer special promotions and discounts for signing leases. In addition, Raritan is rated as one of the safest neighborhoods in New Jersey. The town is also filled with great restaurants and shopping centers. The community is really friendly, and for those that like to get outdoors, there is even a beautiful large park in the town as well. I am fortunate to have found this neighborhood.... Read 16 reviews
Population 7,993
#21 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Raritan, New Jersey, is a perfect town for graduate students looking to live in a quieter and more peaceful area than a traditional loud college town environment. With Rutgers University only being a...In addition, Raritan is rated as one of the safest neighborhoods in New Jersey. The town is also filled with great restaurants and shopping centers. The community is really friendly, and for those....
Raritan, New Jersey, is a perfect town for graduate students looking to live in a quieter and more peaceful area than a traditional loud college town environment. With Rutgers University only being a...In addition, Raritan is rated as one of the safest neighborhoods in New Jersey. The town is also filled with great restaurants and shopping centers. The community is really friendly, and for those....
Read 16 reviews.
Population: 7,993,
Nearby Resident: Over the last 10-20 years, Somerville Downtown has been going through quite a revival. In less than a mile long you can find almost all major cuisines ranging from Wolfgang on the higher end to India, Korean, Medditarrian, and Thai. The County Court House is the historic building on one end of the downtown. In summer this place is quite lively with open-air music and free concerts, fairs, and antique car shows. Most restaurants have been becoming a bit more expensive. Few restaurants could not survive through Covid. Still, on Friday evening, it is hard to find a table. So reservations are suggested for most places. Plenty of other shops along the way. Also occasionally live entertainment, especially on Saturday nights.... Read 42 reviews
Population 12,453
#22 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
42 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says Over the last 10-20 years, Somerville Downtown has been going through quite a revival. In less than a mile long you can find almost all major cuisines ranging from Wolfgang on the higher end to....
Over the last 10-20 years, Somerville Downtown has been going through quite a revival. In less than a mile long you can find almost all major cuisines ranging from Wolfgang on the higher end to....
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Population: 12,453,
Niche User: Crime? What crime? I don't think I've ever seen a robbery, murder, assault or otherwise. I feel very safe in this area. I often see police parked in various places, so I know if there ever was a crime (maybe in a hundred years) they would be there for me. I have no concerns.... Read 8 reviews
Population 1,041
#23 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
8 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Crime? What crime? I don't think I've ever seen a robbery, murder, assault or otherwise. I feel very safe in this area. I often see police parked in various places, so I know if there ever was a crime (maybe in a....
Crime? What crime? I don't think I've ever seen a robbery, murder, assault or otherwise. I feel very safe in this area. I often see police parked in various places, so I know if there ever was a crime (maybe in a....
Read 8 reviews.
Population: 1,041,
Niche User: There is a lot of sites to see while driving. I enjoy the clean environment.... Read 1 review
Population 2,461
#24 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says There is a lot of sites to see while driving. I enjoy the clean environment..
There is a lot of sites to see while driving. I enjoy the clean environment..
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 2,461,
Current Resident: Voorhees is a great town with a lot of diversity, community involvement and events, and is very family friendly. Taxes are variable depending on location within the town. There are many empty storefronts, while new construction seems to pop up frequently. Not a ton of green space.... Read 9 reviews
Population 1,586
#25 Best Places to Raise a Family in Somerset County.
9 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Voorhees is a great town with a lot of diversity, community involvement and events, and is very family friendly. Taxes are variable depending on location within the town. There are many empty....
Voorhees is a great town with a lot of diversity, community involvement and events, and is very family friendly. Taxes are variable depending on location within the town. There are many empty....
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 1,586,
Catholic Diocese
Catholic Diocese,
Chevy Chase, MD•
PK, K-12
Alum: As a child of international parents moved from school to school, I found Oneness-Family School to be a warm, caring community, where I could explore my passions and interests, engage with my peers on creative projects, learn at my own pace, and enjoy a range of activities, including art, music, yoga, camping, and especially musical theater! At Oneness-Family School, social and emotional learning is taught alongside a challenging academic curriculum. I so much value the "soft skills" and values I learned there. Additionally, I felt heard, cared for and respected by all my teachers, and am still in touch with many today!... Read 18 reviews
Students 141
Student-teacher ratio 6:1
CHEVY CHASE, MD,
PK, K-12,
18 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says As a child of international parents moved from school to school, I found Oneness-Family School to be a warm, caring community, where I could explore my passions and interests, engage with my peers on...At Oneness-Family School, social and emotional learning is taught alongside a challenging academic curriculum. I so much value the "soft skills" and values I learned there. Additionally, I felt....
As a child of international parents moved from school to school, I found Oneness-Family School to be a warm, caring community, where I could explore my passions and interests, engage with my peers on...At Oneness-Family School, social and emotional learning is taught alongside a challenging academic curriculum. I so much value the "soft skills" and values I learned there. Additionally, I felt....
Students: 141,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,
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