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Introduction to Somerville, New Jersey
Somerville, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 11 miles W of Edison, New Jersey and 25 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. Somerville contains a population of approximately 12,423.
Somerville History
In colonial times, the area now known as Somerville was settled in by the Dutch. They purchased the land from English proprietors. A church was established, and the village grew around this. The place has been called Somerville since the 1800s. The community was initially an agriculture based one, but this changed with the advent of the railroad and the development of water power in the mid 19th century. Somerville was officially incorporated as a town on April 16, 1909.
Somerville and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Somerville
Travelers to Somerville can pay a visit to the various historical sites and museums around the town, like the Somerset County Courthouse, the Somerset County Jail, the Somerset County Administration Building and the Fire Museum. The Buccleuch Mansion is another place of interest nearby. The Northlandz is an indoor miniature train display that will find favor with young children. The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary and the Rutgers Gardens are also ideal for family outings. Enthusiastic shoppers can also browse through the stores at the Downtown Somerville Shopping Center.
Somerville Transportation
Newark Liberty International Airport is nearby.
Somerville Higher Education
The nearest institute offering higher educational opportunities is the Raritan Valley Community College. Apart from this, residents of Somerville can also enroll at the Devry Institute, Rutgers University-New Brunswick or at Princeton University.
Somerville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Somerville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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