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Somerville, NJ vs Highland Park, NJ

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- Highland Park is 0% more densely populated than Somerville.
- People are 9.8% more likely to be married in Highland Park.
- The Median Age is 0.9 years younger in Highland Park.
 Somerville, NJHighland Park, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,947329,725,481
 Female Population47.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
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 Population - 201012,107  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock13,999285,036,114
 Population - 199011,632  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-2.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock8,208.193.4
 Land Area2.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Somerville, NJHighland Park, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock9.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Somerville, NJHighland Park, NJUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock11.1%12.2%
 Asian10.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Somerville, NJHighland Park, NJUnited States
 Married Population45.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock48.2%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.1%50.2%
 Never Married39.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households4,902  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,56580,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,045  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock12.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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Reviews for Highland Park    2 Reviews

It's within easy access of the Jersey shore, Manhattan, Philadelphia, and nearby country. You need a car to live here, but there is public transportation into Manhattan  More

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New Jersey has it all: High sales taxes High income taxes High property taxes State spending spiraling out of control Sleazy politicians who get and give out  More

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