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Hillsborough township, NJ vs Somerset, NJ

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Hillsborough township?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 1.8 years younger than in Hillsborough township.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Hillsborough township?
- Somerset housing costs are 22.0% less expensive than Hillsborough township housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Hillsborough township?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 0.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hillsborough township.

Things to do in Hillsborough township?
Hillsborough, New Jersey sits within Somerset county featuring numerous attractions such Duke Island Park or Colonial Park combined with stores like The Mall At Somerville or Target plus nearby food spots including Cafe 125

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

 Hillsborough township, NJSomerset, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,827329,725,481
 Median Income$145,565  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$554,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hillsborough Township    3 Reviews

Hillsborough is bucolic, many acres still used for farming, but lots of developments as well. The school system is rated very highly, and the community is somewhat  More

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Hillsborough is close enough to major metropolitan areas of NYC and Philly, and has a wealth of excellent restaurants and cultural activities within a ten-mile radius.  More

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Over 17 years ago

New housing is not at a stand still, and in Hillsborough new homes are still selling! Although things are tight in the housing market there are still houses being bought  More

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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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