Community Description

Somerset New Jersey is a Census Designated Place and unincorporated area located within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, NJ. As of 2010 the population was 22,083, with a population density of 3,490 people per square mile. Somerset borders the Borough of South Bound Brook and the Borough of Millstone to the west, New Brunswick City to the East, Piscataway and the Raritan River to the North, both North and South Brunswick to the southeast, and Princeton to the south. Somerset NJ is home to the majority of Franklin Township Pulic Schools, including both the Middle and High School. Somerset is a commuters dream located right off of interstate 287 and within close proximity to the New Brunswick (Jersey Ave and Downtown New Brunswick) and Bound Brook train stations. Somerset has several Real Estate options including apartments, townhouses, and single family homes. Real Estate in Somerset varies in price and there are housing choices for every income level.

Somerset is home to several corporations and hotels which are primarily located to the West. Shopping and restaurants are primarily located on Easton Ave. which connects Somerset to New Brunswick and Interstate 287 and South Bound Brook. The downtown area of Franklin Township is located in Somerset on Hamilton Street. Other major streets from East to West include Franklin Blvd, JFK Blvd, Demott Lane, Cedar Grove Lane, Elizabeth Ave, and Weston Canal Rd. Somerset also borders the Route 27 corridor where you can find more shopping and eating options. Veronica Ave and Davidson Rd are two major roads as well, where many industrial and corporate offices can be found. Franklin Township’s main corporate park is located to the west near Davidson Ave and Interstate 287. Major corporations with real estate in Somerset include SHI, Catalent Pharmacueticals, and PMI Brands.