Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Bliss Coffee Lounge
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tim Hortons
Coffee Shop
Coffee Grinder Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Firemen's Museuem
Museum
AMC DINE-IN Bridgewater 7
Cinema
Arcaro Award Gallery Inc
Art Gallery
Reading Cinemas
Cinema
TD Bank Ballpark
Stadium
Eagles Nest Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (14) A-
McCormick's Restaurant
Bar
1933 Room
Bar
Courthouse Sub Shop
Deli
Summer Ville Homemade Ice Cream
Sweets
Path Liquors
Alcohol
JP's Deli & Catering
Deli
Liquor Saver
Alcohol
Mannion's Irish Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Super Saver Discount Liquor
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Raritan Valley Liquors
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Sticky's finger joint
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Boro Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
China Wok
Fast Food
Steck's Deli
Deli
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Fitness (0) F
Retro Fitness
Gym
Fortitude Fitness & CrossFit
Gym
Martin Luther King Youth Center
Community Centre
Life Time
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Crossfit ToyBox
Gym
Rev. John Pringle Center
Community Centre
Somerset County Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater
Community Centre
Adult Day Center of Somerset County
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Bridgewater JCC
Community Centre
Martinsville Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) A+
Blue Sheep Bake Shop
Bakery
Epic Cookies
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Bagels-4-U
Bakery
Bridgewater Bakery
Bakery
Rahi Stores
Grocery Store
Phil-Am Raritan
Grocery Store
Bibingkafe
Bakery
Italian Bakery
Bakery
Randazzo Pastry Shop & Bakery
Bakery
Aquí Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Paris Baguette
Bakery
Arjay Food Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Hind and Fore
Butcher
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Parks (15) A+
Somerset County Veterans Service Plaza
Park
Somerset County Courthouse Green
Park
Carol Pager Athletic Complex
Park
Childrens Park
Park
Walck Park
Park
John Long Memorial Park
Park
Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Park
Park
Clarks Woods Soccer Field
Park
Bel Air Park
Park
Peterpar Park
Park
The Arboretum
Park
Meditation Gardens
Park
Raritan Power Canal Park
Park
Raritan Vetrans Memorial
Park
John Basilone Memorial Park
Park
Dukes Park
Park
Kids' Street Park
Playground
North 10th Ave Park
Park
Elizabeth Ave Park
Park
Dukes Memorial Park - Comp
Park
Village Green Park
Park
Basilone Park
Park
South 10th Avenue Park
Park
Memorial Street Park
Park
Fucillo Street Park
Park
Shops (13) A+
Comic Fortress
Books
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Beauty Salon Barbershop
Beauty
Incogneeto
Clothing
Illustrated Beauty
Clothing
Day Spa
Beauty
Stickley Furniture
Furniture
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Main Street Coin Shop
Furniture
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Valero
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Ethan Allen
Furniture
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
A Touch of Ambiance
Hairdresser
Bridgewater Overhead Doors
Home Improvement
Macy's
Department Store
Fortunoff Backyard Store
Furniture
QuickChek
Convenience Store
QuickChek
Convenience Store
Microsoft Store
Electronics
Barnes & Noble
Books
Razor's Edge
Hairdresser
Bridgewater Commons
Mall
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Somerville.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
Somerville
Transit Station
Raritan
Transit Station
Somerset St & First Ave
Bus Stop
First Ave & Route 28
Bus Stop
Union Avenue at Chimney Rock Road
Bus Stop
Union Avenue at Foothill Road
Bus Stop
Bridgewater
Transit Station
Bridgewater Park & Ride
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Somerville is 127/100 - which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Somerville crime rates are 1,183 per 100k, which is 27% lower than New Jersey
Property Crime
1,105 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
78 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Somerville is $86,842 - which is 18% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$86,842 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Somerville Police Station
Police
West End Hose Company Number 3
Fire Station
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset
Hospital
Concentra
Doctor
PM Pediatrics
Doctor
Cardiomd
Doctor
The Children's Dental Center
Dentist
Rosenblatt Family Eye Care
Doctor
Hunterdon Healthcare
Clinic
Somerville Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
New Jersey State Police
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Raritan Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Raritan Dental Care Inc
Dentist
Raritan Fire Department
Fire Station
Raritan Police Department
Police
CityMD
Clinic
Bridgewater Township Police Department
Police
Brdigewater Dental Group
Dentist
A2Z Dental
Dentist
Green Knoll Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Manville Police Department
Police
Green Knoll Volunteer Fire Co
Fire Station
Manville Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1
Fire Station
Manville Family Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

Somerville home prices are $336,600 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$336,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools C

The Somerville graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Somerville Middle School
Van Derveer Elementary School
Immaculate Conception School
Adamsville Primary School
St Ann Grade School
Johnson & Johnson Child Devt Ctr Of Somerset Cnty
Somerset Elementary Academy
Raritan Valley Montessori Academy
Alexander Batcho Intermediate School
The Preschool Place & Kindergarten At Temple Sholo
Roosevelt School
John F Kennedy Primary School
Weston Elementary School
Sunnymead Elementary School
Bradley Gardens Primary School
Crim Primary School
Children'S Corner At Bridgewater Umc
Van Holten Primary School
The Giving Nest Preschool In Martinsville
Lamonte-Annex Elementary School
Smalley Elementary School
Lafayette Elementary School
Eisenhower Intermediate School
Milltown Primary School
High Schools (2) F
Somerville High School
Immaculata Hs
Somerset County Vocational Technical High School
The Career Center Of The Scesc
Somerset Secondary Academy
Manville High School
Bridgewater-Raritan High School
Green Brook Academy
Bound Brook High School
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ratings A+

Somerville has an overall rating of 94% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A+
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Somerville, NJ Area Guide

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Somerville Area Facts

  • Somerville has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Somerville crime rates are 27% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Somerville is 5% higher than the New Jersey average

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Family Oriented, Vibrant, Suburban Neighborhood 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 20, 2020) I’m husband & I purchased a home in Somerville back in May 2019 because we wanted to buy in a neighborhood that was close knit, and community centered. We fell in love with downtown- the restaurants, division street, outside dining and most importantly, our home which was built ...Read More in 1938. Many of the homes are historic here and are well kept. Everything is within walking distance and the parks are amazing! There’s a community pool and splash park too. My children, ages 8 & 6, adjusted well and love their new school. It’s common to see people jogging, biking and gardening on a sunny day. Everyone is friendly and the mall is about 9 mins from my home. Love it here! Oh there’s also a ladies night in certain days in May (a little pink symbol painted On the ground outside of the store front are signs of participating stores) and women get discounted merchandise or services. There’s a Christmas truck show.... I can go on and on! Read Less
Growing My Roots in the Garden State 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) After my work transferred me to the Edison location, I knew I needed to find a home somewhere in New Jersey away for the congestion. To my surprise, Somerville was only a few towns over and had everything I was looking for. Living in Somerville is more peaceful than neighboring c ...Read More ities, and I love all the new friends I have made on my block.

The best areas in Somerville are the independent restaurants. No wonder so many famous people born in New Jersey come back, the food is incredible. I found the best pizza parlor down the street and a little Italian restaurant that serves the best meatballs on the planet. If I want fine dining, we have it here or I take the bridges into Manhattan in less than thirty minutes.

We have the best beaches down the New Jersey Parkway in Long Branch, Point Pleasant, and Seaside. Each one of these beach communities also have their own unique nightclubs that make them extremely popular. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Somerville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Somerset County Veterans Service Plaza
      Somerset County Courthouse Green
      Carol Pager Athletic Complex
      Childrens Park
      Walck Park
      John Long Memorial Park
      Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Park
      Clarks Woods Soccer Field

      Entertainment

      Firemen's Museuem
      AMC DINE-IN Bridgewater 7
      Arcaro Award Gallery Inc
      Reading Cinemas
      TD Bank Ballpark
      Eagles Nest Museum

      Food & Drink

      McCormick's Restaurant
      1933 Room
      Courthouse Sub Shop
      Summer Ville Homemade Ice Cream
      Path Liquors
      JP's Deli & Catering
      Liquor Saver
      Mannion's Irish Pub

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Somerville? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Somerville.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Somerville? The cost of living in Somerville is 127/100 - which is 5% higher than New Jersey.
      Somerville
      127

      27% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Somerville? Somerville crime rates are 1,183, which are 27% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,183 per 100k people

      49% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 85

      49% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      31%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Somerville? The median income in Somerville is $86,842 which is 18% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $86,84257% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,27438% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Somerville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Somerville home prices? Somerville home prices are $336,600 - which is 6% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $336,60082% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42450% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      30% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Somerville have good schools? The Somerville graduation rate is 88% - which is 2% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Somerville a good place to live? Somerville has an overall rating of 94% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      95%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      92%

      3 total surveys

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