Moving to Somerville, NJ

About Somerville

Somerville is Somerset County's seat — a lively borough with a genuine downtown Main Street of restaurants, bars, and shops, plus the county courthouse. Housing ranges from historic Victorians and colonials near downtown to multi-family buildings and newer apartment/townhome developments around the station. It is the county's dining and nightlife hub and a strong rail-commute option.

Home prices in Somerville

Home prices in Somerville vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Somerville

• Main Street downtown — the borough's vibrant restaurant and bar row.
• The Somerset County Courthouse — landmark courthouse on Main Street.
• The Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites — Revolutionary War-era museums (George Washington's 1778–79 headquarters).
• Division Street — pedestrian-friendly block of shops and cafés.
• The Tour of Somerville — the nation's oldest major bicycle race, held each Memorial Day weekend.
• The Raritan River and nearby Duke Island Park (Bridgewater).
• Immaculata High School — private Catholic high school in the borough.

Commuting from Somerville

• In-town station: Somerville on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line (RVL).
• Select peak trains offer a one-seat ride to NY Penn ("NY = One seat ride service to/from Penn Station New York. No transfer required" per the NJ Transit RVL timetable, effective June 2026, read September 24, 2026); other trains require a change at Newark Penn with PATH connection. Typical trip to NY Penn is roughly 65–80 minutes (approximate).
• Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).

Schools in Somerville

Public schools: Somerville Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Somerville FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Somerville, NJ?
  Home prices in Somerville vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Somerville, NJ?
  In-town station: Somerville on NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line (RVL).
• Which school district serves Somerville, NJ?
  Somerville is served by Somerville Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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