Somerset County is located in the state of New Jersey. With a land mass of 305 square miles, Somerset County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in population it is near the bottom with 29,749 residents. Somerset County's population density of suburban makes it one of the least mostly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Somerville, with a population of 41,956.
Somerset County is one of the most prosperous regions in the state. The median income for Somerset County residents is $81,516, putting the area in at the top of all counties in New Jersey. Reflecting this, the average home price in Somerset County is $245,311, well above the state average of $179,635.
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