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