Somerset, NJ Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Carter Kelly

First time home buyer in Somerset

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $408,600, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot o...

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houstonwalker2023

Internet providers in Somerset?

I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 23,851, Somerset is a small town. Homes are going for about $408,600 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Valentina G.

Starting a business in Somerset?

Anyone else feel this way? You can expect to pay around $2,050 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Skylar Reed

How much do you pay for rent in Somerset?

So, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $2,050 for rent here. Homes are going for about $408,600 on average. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely ri...

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houstonwalker2023

Anyone else love living in Somerset?

Alright, Just moved here 9 months ago and Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Somerset sits at 21.7 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas...

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dallasmind2026

Best kept secrets of Somerset, NJ

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $408,600, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

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Brooks

What surprised you most about Somerset?

I'm a 28-year-old marketing manager and Crime rate is something to consider -Somerset sits at 21.7 per 100K. Homes are going for about $408,600 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

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dallasmind2026

Couple moving to Somerset from out of state

I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $2,050/month for a decent place. With a population of 23,851, Somerset is a small town. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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