New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Somerville is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 12,958. Residents earn $103,869 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Somerville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Somerville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Somerville is $103,869, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Somerville among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Somerville is $403,600, 43% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,748 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Somerville is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,527 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
Somerville is a highly educated community — 53.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Somerville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 64.4% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 35.6% |
| 166% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,869 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,478 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.24% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $403,600 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $530,141 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| Median List Price | $600,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $283 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 7.7% |
| Inventory | 13 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,748 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,158 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.24% |
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 15.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Total Violent | 164.2/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 8.2/100K |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Rape | 8.2/100K |
| Robbery | 106.7/100K |
| Assault | 41.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,526.6/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 205.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,239.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 82.1/100K |
| Arson | 16.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5697°N, 74.6077°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.5% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 5,538/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |