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Somerville, NJ vs Red Bank, NJ

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- Household income in Red Bank, is 13% less than it is in Somerville and is 15% above the National Average.
- Somerville unemployment rate is 6.3%.
- Red Bank unemployment rate is 6.8%.
 Somerville, NJRed Bank, NJUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.2%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$80,781$69,021
 Family Median Income$102,829  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Somerville, NJRed Bank, NJUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock8.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.0%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock7.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.3%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.7%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.6%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock16.7%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K11.5%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock16.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Somerville, NJRed Bank, NJUnited States
 Management, business, finance18.4%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock5.6%6.5%
 Community, social services4.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.2%1.2%
 Education, library6.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock6.1%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement3.0%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock4.6%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.2%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.1%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair5.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock6.9%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 Red Bank    3 Reviews

Not only can you great medical care at Riverview Hospital, you can also get a milliion dollar view of the Navesink River to brighten your mood and speed your recovery.   More

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Over 17 years ago

The Art Alliance of Monmouth County is based in Red Bank and promotes diverse visual art expressions of the 300 plus members. Count Basie Theater is scheduled to reopen  More

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Social and Cultural Hub for Central & South  More

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