What are the schools like in Somerville, NJ?

Somerville is served primarily by Branchburg Township School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1.

What is the median household income in Somerville?

The median household income in Somerville, NJ is $102,423 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Somerville, NJ?

Somerville has an average high temperature of 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.0 inches.

Somerville, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Somerville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Somerville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Somerville is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $378,200 and the median rent is $1,662 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Somerville, NJ?

Somerville has a violent crime rate of 72.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 747.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Somerville, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Somerville is a small city of 12,467 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $102,423 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Somerville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Somerville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Somerville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Somerville's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Somerville costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Somerville, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$378,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,662	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,423	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Somerville's violent crime rate is 72.7 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

72.7 /100k

Property Crime

747.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Somerville is served primarily by Branchburg Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Somerville, NJ	National Avg
School District	Branchburg Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Somerville sees average highs of 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 21.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Somerville, NJ
Average High — January	38.7°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	21.0"

Demographics

Metric	Somerville, NJ	National Avg
Population	12,467	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.4%	18.9%
Asian	12.4%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Finderne, NJ 2 mi Raritan, NJ 2 mi Manville, NJ 2 mi Green Knoll, NJ 2 mi Martinsville, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Somerville

Somerville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08876

Somerville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somerville, NJ affordable or expensive?

Somerville's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Somerville roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $378,200 and median rent is $1,662/month.

What is the crime rate in Somerville, NJ?

Somerville's violent crime rate is 72.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 747.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Somerville?

Public schools in Somerville are operated by Branchburg Township School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 53.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Somerville, NJ a good place to live?

Somerville, NJ has a population of 12,467, a median household income of $102,423, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Somerville?

Somerville averages 38.7°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 21.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Somerville?

Somerville, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08876.

What is the population of Somerville?

The population of Somerville, New Jersey is 12,467 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Somerville?

Key numbers for living in Somerville: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $378,200, median household income $102,423, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Somerville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.