2019 Best Places to Live in Somerset CountyAbout this List

Bernards Township

• Suburb of Newark, NJ
• 38 reviews

Current Resident: The public schools are great! Not much to do in the town, but its a great place to live. There are a few good restaurants in town, but the best are in the surrounding towns.
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• A+

• A+

• 27,032 Population

Bedminster Township

• Suburb of Newark, NJ
• 13 reviews

Current Resident: There's an air of calm and peace that circulates this tiny town, and I have never doubted my safety. The school system here has provided me with nothing but greatness, and there is nothing I would change about the policies/procedures that take place at Bedminster Township School. From Kindergarten, BTS rapidly became my second home, and I'm positive any other student that attended would say the same. Teachers at BTS have nothing but passion for teaching as well as a genuine care for their pupils. At the end of class, the goal is to ensure that every student is comfortable with the content. If needed, a teacher will take the extra step of meeting with a student to discuss the necessary means that are required for them to fully understand the concept. From BTS, students attend Bernards High School, a short, 10-minute commute from Bedminster. I am a 10th grader at BHS, and my experience so far has been brilliant all because of the preparation I received at Bedminster Township School.
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• A+

• A

• 8,244 Population

Bernardsville

• Suburb of Newark, NJ
• 41 reviews

Current Resident: 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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• A+

• A+

• 7,792 Population

Bradley Gardens

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 6 reviews

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

• A+

• A+

• 14,772 Population

Green Brook Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 44 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Green Brook! I was able to attend Watchung Hills Regional High School which was a wonderful experience. It was full of caring teachers. Coming from a private school previously, I was concerned about this but I found the transition very easy. Aside from education, it's a really safe town. I never have any issues here. I haven't had much experience with the police in town, however the interactions I have had have been pleasant. Washington Rock State Park is a beautiful place to visit, especially on a clear, sunny day. Green Brook runs along Rt. 22 which is connected to major highways such as 287 and 78. Overall, it is a quiet town and a nice place to live.
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• A+

• A

• 7,210 Population

Martinsville

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 29 reviews

Current Resident: Overall Martinsville is a lovely small town that is spread far enough apart to feel somewhat like the "country" but close enough together to be able to be a close knit community. It is part of the Bridgewater-Raritain school district, the high school is one of the top regional high schools.
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• A

• A+

• 11,707 Population

Warren Township

• Suburb of Newark, NJ
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: Warren Township is an amazing place to grow up and settle down in. As a Warren native, I am extremely fortunate to have had an amazing education and safe childhood as well as adult life. As a child and adult, I never once felt unsafe going to school, work, or even being inside my home with the doors unlocked- or even leaving them unlocked when I left! Warren is a pretty diverse area with many races and cultures represented. Warren also does an excellent job of keeping its streets, parks, buildings, and just about everything else clean and in tip-top shape. The ONLY thing I would say that could be better, is more sidewalks around where there are shops and parks, and schools.
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• A

• A+

• 15,998 Population

Hillsborough Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 93 reviews

Current Resident: Hillsborough is vast! Although it lacks shopping malls and centers, there's no lack of places to eat, parks, volunteer opportunities, religious congregations, etc.
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• A

• A+

• 39,712 Population

Franklin Park

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 17 reviews

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!
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• A

• B

• 15,090 Population

Green Knoll

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 9 reviews

• A

• A+

• 6,614 Population

Branchburg Township

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 17 reviews

Current Resident: This quiet, small town is a wonderful atmosphere for children to grow up in. Parents are involved in their children's sports and other activities, and the community holds events like the annual Country Fair and Branchburg 5K. The schools offer a great education, and, because students from Branchburg share a high school with students in Somerville, the next town over, they are introduced to a new environment and are given more options for places to meet with friends and explore their surroundings. Every teacher in the district cares for their students' education, and will work to help each individual student succeed. This small, suburban community is an entirely safe and excellent location for families.
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• A

• A

• 14,683 Population

Finderne

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 5 reviews

Niche User: It is amazing and the CVS is incredible.
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• A+

• 6,297 Population

Ten Mile Run

• Suburb in New Jersey

• A

• B

• 1,547 Population

Somerset

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 45 reviews

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.
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• A

• B

• 24,779 Population

Peapack and Gladstone

• Suburb of Newark, NJ
• 1 review

Current Resident: Peapack and Gladstone is a very nice little town to live in. It's quite a small town but it does have good restaurants to eat at. It is also kept very clean and the town guys are great. Just outside the town the world changes, it becomes a rolling countryside that's heavily wooded. Beautiful farms and picturesque estates form a large part of the town. With large open hayfields and cows dotting the pastures, one would never know they are only fourty five minutes from New York city. It is truly a nice place to live.
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• A

• A+

• 2,595 Population

Raritan

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: I live in a suburb separated from Bridgewater by a street. Its a fairly secluded place, with trees surrounding each property. Lots of families in the area, good for children to make friends. A strip mall is located not far from this intersection, though its main draws are the gyms and China Moon. It's 10 minutes away the Somerset Circle, where one can find Panera's or T.G.I. Friday, and about 15 minutes away from the Bridgewater Commons mall. Amenities are in easy reach in this neighborhood.
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• A-

• A+

• 7,758 Population

Watchung

• Suburb of Newark, NJ
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Watchung! With just under 6,000 residents, everyone is close-knit and knows one another. The schools here are excellent and parents and teachers work hard to ensure that students' educations are prioritized to ensure bright futures. The lake in the center of the circle is also the highlight of the town, with parks and the library nearby. Events are often held for the townspeople to enjoy, especially during the summer. Watchung is also closely connected with neighboring towns, such as Warren, Greenbrook, and Longhill, and people can easily meet others this way.
Read 10 Reviews

• A-

• A+

• 5,961 Population

Kingston

• Town in New Jersey
• 8 reviews

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

• A-

• A-

• 1,377 Population

Somerville

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 30 reviews

Nearby Resident: Somerville is such a fabulous, fun place! I love going out to dinner at one of the amazing restaurants - there are SO many types of cuisine, from Thai and Japanese to Mexican, Cuban and more! My favorite go-to spot is Verve, with a cozy atmosphere, delicious food and super-attentive staff - everyone always remembers me and what I like. Another favorite spot to hang out is Dragonfly Cafe, it's an awesome music and coffee spot with live music five days a week - fabulous! Summertime is the best in Somerville, with Friday Night Cruise Nights Memorial Day through Labor Day. It's a fun atmosphere with live music, classic cars and plenty of people watching.
Read 30 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• 12,234 Population

Middlebush

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 1 review

Niche User: There is a lot of sites to see while driving. I enjoy the clean environment.
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• B+

• B

• 2,776 Population

Voorhees

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: Voorhees is a great friendly community, close by to multiple major cities (Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore/Washington D.C.), with an amazing public education system at all levels. There are lots of places to go nearby at all times of the day and night.
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• B

• 1,413 Population

Weston

• Suburb in New Jersey

• B

• B

• 2,613 Population

South Bound Brook

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 7 reviews

• B-

• C+

• 4,606 Population

North Plainfield

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: Great Community! I moved here because of the diversity. I have lived in North Plainfield for over 10 years and I couldn’t ask for a better community to raise my children in. My neighbors are awesome. It’s a very tightknit community that takes care of each other. If my lawnmower was ever broken I will come home and my grass will be cut. If I snowblower wasn’t working my neighbor would come over and plow us out. If I was ever late coming home from work there’s not a parent that I could not call and ask can you please pick up or drop off my child. The police are awesome and they take care of their residence. Overall it has been a great experience.
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• B-

• C

• 22,092 Population

Bound Brook

• Suburb in New Jersey
• 15 reviews

Current Resident: Close train, bus and highway. Stores, malls and restaurants are nearby. Diverse, friendly, mad courteous people hold doors for you going in and out of stores and you can strike up a friendly conversation with your neighbors almost anywhere. Great bars as well!
Read 15 Reviews

• C+

• C

• 10,510 Population