Housing Market
Somerset County homes sell in 28 days — tied for fastest in NJ — at 103.8% of asking price. The pharmaceutical corridor creates a stable buyer pool that's less dependent on NYC employment than Bergen or Morris. Estate properties in Bedminster and Far Hills (the USGA Golf Museum is here) command over $1M, while Somerville and Bound Brook provide walkable downtowns under $500K. The county's school districts are consistently ranked in NJ's top 30, adding a family premium across the board.
Compare Towns
21 municipalities sorted by median price
| Town | Median Price | Schools | To NYC | Tax Rate | Est. Annual Tax | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Hills | $1,500,000 | 8/10 |
70 min
Far Hills Station
Gladstone Branch
|
1.34% | $18,901 |
12
|
| Bedminster | $850,000 | 8/10 |
68 min
Drive to Far Hills
|
1.67% | $15,678 |
10
|
| Peapack-Gladstone | $780,000 | 8/10 |
68 min
Peapack Station
Gladstone Branch
|
1.78% | $16,234 |
35
|
| Bernardsville | $750,000 | 8/10 |
62 min
Bernardsville Station
Gladstone Branch
|
2.12% | $14,567 |
55
|
| Warren | $720,000 | 8/10 |
50 min
Drive to Stirling/Millington
|
2.01% | $14,890 |
12
|
| Bernards | $700,000 | 8/10 |
60 min
Drive to Bernardsville
|
2.01% | $15,234 |
15
|
| Watchung | $680,000 | 8/10 |
48 min
Bus to Plainfield
|
1.89% | $15,234 |
10
|
| Montgomery | $650,000 | 9/10 |
65 min
Drive to Princeton Jct/Somerville
|
2.12% | $14,567 |
8
|
| Hillsborough | $560,000 | 7/10 |
60 min
Drive to Somerville
|
2.34% | $11,234 |
12
|
| Bridgewater | $540,000 | 7/10 |
55 min
Bridgewater Station
Raritan Valley
|
2.12% | $11,890 |
18
|
| Green Brook | $530,000 | 7/10 |
48 min
Drive to Bound Brook
|
2.34% | $11,456 |
22
|
| Franklin | $480,000 | 7/10 |
55 min
Drive to Bound Brook
|
2.45% | $10,234 |
18
|
| Somerville | $460,000 | 7/10 |
55 min
Somerville Station
Raritan Valley
|
2.67% | $9,234 |
78
|
| Bound Brook | $400,000 | 6/10 |
52 min
Bound Brook Station
Raritan Valley
|
2.78% | $8,234 |
65
|
| North Plainfield | $400,000 | 5/10 |
52 min
Bus to Plainfield
|
2.78% | $8,234 |
55
|
| Raritan | $380,000 | 6/10 |
55 min
Raritan Station
Raritan Valley
|
2.56% | $8,901 |
58
|
| Manville | $370,000 | 5/10 |
58 min
Drive to Bound Brook
|
2.89% | $7,567 |
52
|
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Town Profiles
Far Hills
$1,500,000Equestrian estate community. USGA Golf Museum and Library. Far Hills Race Meeting (steeplechase). Natirar luxury resort. Under 1,000 residents. Somerset County's most exclusive address.
Bedminster
$850,000Trump National Golf Club. AT&T headquarters. Estate properties and newer luxury developments. Bedminster Township School feeds to Ridge HS. Rural character maintained despite corporate presence.
Peapack-Gladstone
$780,000Charming dual-borough with Gladstone village center. NJ Transit Gladstone Branch terminus. Natirar estate. Beneficial Insurance HQ. Small-town character with train access. Under 3,000 residents.
Bernardsville
$750,000Walkable downtown with boutiques and restaurants. NJ Transit station. Bernards HS. Great Swamp views. Historic homes and newer estates. Mix of village charm and suburban privacy.
Warren
$720,000Watchung Mountains township with large lots and forest feel. Watchung Reservation border. Warren Middle School and Watchung Hills Regional HS. Corporate offices along I-78 corridor. Spacious suburban living.
Bernards
$700,000Large township encompassing Basking Ridge village. AT&T campus. Ridge HS. Lord Stirling Park environmental center. Oak Street downtown is a dining destination. Corporate-adjacent with excellent schools.
Watchung
$680,000Mountain borough perched on the Watchung Ridge. Best Friends Animal Hospital. Watchung Circle. Valley View School feeds to Watchung Hills Regional. Elevation gives views and privacy. Under 6,000 residents.
Montgomery
$650,000Top-rated Montgomery HS draws families from across the region. Princeton-adjacent. Cherry Valley Road corridor. Mix of colonial farms and newer developments. Low density with excellent academics.
Hillsborough
$560,000Large, growing township with diverse housing stock. Hillsborough HS. Duke Farms (2,740-acre estate open to public). Neshanic Station hamlet. Mix of townhomes, single-family, and rural properties. Central NJ feel.
Bridgewater
$540,000Somerset County's commercial hub. Bridgewater Commons mall. Routes 202/206/22 intersection. Bridgewater-Raritan HS. TD Bank Ballpark (Somerset Patriots). NJ Transit station. Corporate and residential balance.
Green Brook
$530,000Quiet residential township between Watchung Mountains and Route 22. Green Brook Academy. Washington Rock State Park views. Affordable for the school quality. Close to Plainfield train access.
Franklin
$480,000Somerset County's most diverse municipality. Franklin HS. Six Mile Run Reservoir. Colonial Park. Mix of suburban developments and rural areas. Growing with new construction. Affordable with good schools.
Somerville
$460,000Named NJ's Best Downtown multiple years running. Division Street and Main Street dining and shopping. Friday Night Cruise Nights. Peter's Brook Greenway. NJ Transit station. Courthouse Square. The walkable heart of Somerset County.
Bound Brook
$400,000Compact borough with NJ Transit station. Main Street revitalization. Flood mitigation completed (Green Brook project). Growing dining scene. Affordable walkable living with train access. Under 11,000 residents.
North Plainfield
$400,000Diverse borough sharing border with Plainfield. Somerset Street commercial district. North Plainfield HS. Stony Brook Park. Affordable entry into Somerset County with urban convenience. Growing Latino community.
Raritan
$380,000Small borough with train station and affordable homes. Raritan River Park. Johnson & Johnson nearby. Frelinghuysen Avenue shops. Compact, transit-connected, and affordable. Under 8,000 residents.
Manville
$370,000Working-class borough with Polish and Hungarian heritage. Manville HS. Duke Island Park nearby. Main Street shops. Most affordable town in Somerset County. Compact and walkable. Flood mitigation improvements ongoing.
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