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Somerville

#3,586 in Best Places to Live in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 34 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A+
    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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    Somerville is a suburb of New York City with a population of 12,121. Somerville is in Somerset County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Somerville offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Somerville and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Somerville are highly rated.
    About Somerville...
    Population
    12,121

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $308,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,378
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Somerville 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
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      73
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      194.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      819.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      48.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      13%

    Working in Somerville

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $75,718
    National
    $55,322
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    Somerville Reviews

    34 reviews
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    Somerville is a great place to visit! It has a lively Main Street with restaurants and cafes galore! From family friendly restaurants like Alfonso's, to expensive dine-in experiences as the one offered by Wolfgang's, it is truly an exciting little town to explore. Somerville also has several parks nearby.
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    Somerville is an amazing town that really brings out a downtown true vibe. The suburbs are diverse with an amazing distribution of space that is admirable. The schools smart and athletic. With an inforced police patrol, the streets feel very safe from sunrise to sunset. The downtown is full of fun with a variety of stores and restaurants, providing an excellent economy. The town always seems to be organizing events that are joyful. My favorite event is the summer car show gatherings that happen every Friday during the summer-fall season.
    I have lived in Somerville all my life and it's the cutest little town, very family and kid friendly. I received a great education here and made life long friends. Our downtown area is updated with great restaurants, bars, and entertainment. A great town that I recommend for anyone to live or visit!