Bedminster, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,463 Population 315/sq mi density
$123,289 Median Income $97,864 per capita
$830,800 Home Value $1,341,690 Zillow
$2,917 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$123,289 median income, 5.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$830,800 home value, $2,917/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bedminster, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$123,289
64% above
$97,864 per capita
Home Value
$830,800
195% above
Zillow: $1,341,690
Median Rent
$2,917/mo
151% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
57.4%
70% above
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bedminster Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bedminster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
164%
Home Value
295%
Rent
251%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
170%
Unemployment
150%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bedminster a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bedminster residents earn a median household income of $123,289 , which is 64% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $97,864. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bedminster is $830,800 , 195% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,341,690. Median rent is $2,917/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

57.4% of adults in Bedminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% above the national average). 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bedminster has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,463
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$123,289
Per Capita$97,864
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

C+
Home Value$830,800
Rent$2,917
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$1,341,690
Housing Units527
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation159 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+27.8%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Bedminster was built in 1957.
21.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
20.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.