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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Somerset County, NJ — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Somerset County, New Jersey. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

346,203

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$153,859

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

26%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,986/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
23.6%
Ages 20–29
11.3%
Ages 30–39
12.3%
Ages 40–49
13.5%
Ages 50–59
15.5%
Ages 60–69
12.8%
Over 70
10.9%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
9.0%
$30K–$50K
7.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Affordable (3-4x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.9x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
4.9x

At 4.9x price-to-income, Somerset County sits in the moderate affordability range.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$590,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,986/mo
Homeownership Rate
75%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$2,398/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$9,099
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Somerset County HPI

259.0

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+56.7%

vs. 2020 baseline

Somerset County home values have appreciated 56.7% since 2020, trailing the New Jersey statewide average of 72.9%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

Investment Analysis

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Bawa Score: 87 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Per Capita Personal Income
$121,042
Labor Force
185,269
GDP
$46B
Building Permits
635

▼ −66.8% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$12.2B
State Home Price Index
939.3
State GDP
$846B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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