Somerset County, NJ home prices

Somerset County, NJ: the typical home is worth $666,922 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and +176.6% since 2000. Listings run about $344/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $50,016 → 2026: $666,922 (13.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $666,922, homes in Somerset County sit 14% above the New Jersey median ($587,181) and 185% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #6 of 21 New Jersey counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 31 days on the market, with 9% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~23% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,292/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,663/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Middlesex County, NJ ($587,181) · Hunterdon County, NJ ($636,562) · Union County, NJ ($633,082) · Mercer County, NJ ($446,376) · Morris County, NJ ($713,369) · Essex County, NJ ($668,383)