The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Somerset county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.5℉ and the average temperature in January is 29.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 0.11%. The overall influence score for Somerset is 1.
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Somerset County is located in central New Jersey, and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The population of Somerset County was 323,444 as of the 2019 US Census. The racial makeup of the county was 77.1% White, 10.9% Asian, 7.6% Hispanic or Latino, 6.1% Black or African American, and 3.2% from other races.
Somerset County has a median household income of $129,854, which is higher than the national median of $61,937. The median age in the county is 43.3 years old. The largest cities in Somerset County are Franklin Township (59,232), Bridgewater Township (44,878), and Hillsborough Township (38,943).
The living conditions in Somerset County are generally considered to be quite good. The cost of living is higher than the national average due to its proximity to New York City, but there are plenty of jobs available in the area and the unemployment rate is lower than the national average. There are many parks and recreational areas throughout the county, as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
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