Somerset, New Jersey Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Somerset, NJ Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Somerset | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,874 | 9,334,304 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3693.9 | 1071.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,474 | 3,503,323 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Somerset grew by 8.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,874 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Somerset is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.3% of residents. That is 1.6 points above New Jersey as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,629 19.4% -0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,570 23.3% +1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,233 21.9% +0.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,904 16.4% -0.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New Jersey, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.4% of the people living in Somerset and men 49.6%.
- Women 50.4% New Jersey 50.9%
- Men 49.6% New Jersey 49.1%
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Economy
Somerset has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Somerset | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,243 | $103,817 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.95% | 4.37% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Somerset is about 20% higher than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Somerset | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $281,801 | $352,792 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,119 | $1,719 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.5% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Somerset is about 11.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,119 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Somerset spend about 58 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 240 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Somerset | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.8 | 26.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.5 | 52.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 240 | 218 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,428 | $6,764 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 21,493 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,142 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Somerset is 29 minutes, longer than the 26 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Somerset has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Somerset | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.3% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Health
Somerset has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Somerset | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.7 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.8% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.1% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Somerset, New Jersey.
How many people live in Somerset, New Jersey?
About 23,874 people live in Somerset, New Jersey, in 9,474 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Somerset, New Jersey urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Somerset, New Jersey has 3,694 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 43 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Somerset, New Jersey?
The median home costs 2.3 times the median household income ($281,801 against $124,243), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,119 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Somerset, New Jersey?
Unemployment in Somerset, New Jersey is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Somerset, New Jersey?
52.3% of adults in Somerset, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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