Somerset County

NJ · Pop. 152,091 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Somerset County is a mixed county in NJ with a population of approximately 152,091.

$/Acre: $16,705

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 150.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax6.92%

Cost of Living Index115.1

Median Household Income$77,963

Poverty Rate22.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,705

Median Home Price$915K

Acres for Sale3538

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,983 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)360 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K237

Property Crime /100K303

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak