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Bedminster, New Jersey

Introduction to Bedminster, New Jersey

Bedminster, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 16 miles NW of Edison, New Jersey (center to center) and 25 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town contains a population of approximately 8,302.

Bedminster History

By a Royal Charter, Bedminster was formed from parts of the Northern precinct on April 4th, 1749. An Act of the New Jersey Legislature officially incorporated the area on February 21st, 1798. Parts of the township were used to form Peapack-Gladstone on March 28th, 1912. Bedminster was home to the headquarters of AT&T, before it merged with SBC Communications. Presently, the Global Network Operations Center of AT&T is located in Bedminster. The community was also home to the corporate headquarters for Verizon Wireless, prior to its relocation to Basking Ridge, in 2006.

Bedminster and Nearby Attractions

  • Hackettstown Historical Museum
  • Spruce Run Recreation Area
  • Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary
  • Turtle Back Zoo
  • Leonard Buck Garden
  • Wild West City

Things To Do In Bedminster

Notable locations in the area include Fairwiew Farm Wildlife Preserve, Somerset County Park, Duke Island Park and, Chimney Rock Ice Rink. Opportunities to play golf are available at the New Jersey National Golf Club, Trump National Golf Club, and Fiddler's Elbow Country Club. Parks near Bedminster include Morristown National Historical Park, Stephens State Park, West Essex Park, and Hacklebarney State Park. Bedminster hosts the Fall Fest in September.

Bedminster Transportation

Flights are available from Newark International Airport.

Bedminster Higher Education

Colleges close to Bedminster include Bloomfield College, Drew University and Bergen Community College.

High Points

Bedminster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBedminster Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBedminster Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBedminster Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyBedminster Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBedminster College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Bedminster Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bedminster People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Bedminster Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Bedminster Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bedminster, NJ

Comparing Bedminster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity76
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens33
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better108
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Property Taxes39
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010

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