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Somerville, NJ vs Princeton, NJ

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- Princeton is 0% more densely populated than Somerville.
- People are 0.1% less likely to be married in Princeton.
- The Median Age is 7.8 years younger in Princeton.
 Somerville, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,717329,725,481
 Female Population47.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
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 Population - 201012,107  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock14,203285,036,114
 Population - 199011,632  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock117.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now4.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,711.693.4
 Land Area2.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.5264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Somerville, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock4.2%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3417.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock8.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.8%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Somerville, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 White51.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock6.3%12.2%
 Asian10.7%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.0%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.3%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Somerville, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Married Population45.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock54.6%50.2%
 Never Married39.2%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock5.0%10.8%
 Widowed6.0%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.692.60
 Households4,902  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,16480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children34.8%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households2,045  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock8.4%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 Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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