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Somerville, NJ vs Phillipsburg, NJ

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- Household income in Phillipsburg, is 38% less than it is in Somerville and is 20% below the National Average.
- Somerville unemployment rate is 6.3%.
- Phillipsburg unemployment rate is 7.0%.
 Somerville, NJPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth23.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.5%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$45,373  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$57,292$69,021
 Family Median Income$102,829  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Somerville, NJPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock15.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock11.7%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock12.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.6%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock14.0%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock2.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Somerville, NJPhillipsburg, NJUnited States
 Management, business, finance18.4%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.8%6.5%
 Community, social services4.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.6%1.2%
 Education, library6.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.5%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.5%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.3%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock19.3%13.1%
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 Phillipsburg    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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Over 15 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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