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The Perfect Balance of Going Out & Staying In

From rolling hills and natural sites, to vibrant downtowns, top restaurants, neighborhoods, and our National Champion Minor League Baseball team. See why we’re the #1 County in New Jersey for Outdoor Activities and the #1 County to Raise a Family.

Parks, Golf & Leisure

#1 County in NJ for Outdoor Activities

That’s because 22% of our land is preserved as open space – forever! Check out some of the ways you can take in the fresh air and excitement during all four seasons of the year:

Or, Stay In!

We have bustling downtowns, cultural centers, theaters, and we’re just next door to Princeton and Morristown. Check out some of the ways you can enjoy our shops, arts and culture:

Pride in Our Diversity

Work for a company and live in a community that aligns with your values. Here’s a snapshot of what makes us feel like home to so many:

Population Data

  • #1 State for K-12 Foreign Language Enrollment
  • 4th Most Diverse State
  • 26.5% of County residents are foreign-born
  • 23.6% of County residents are young professionals (20 to 39 years old)
  • 16.5% of County residents are Hispanic or Latino
  • Home to the fastest growing Asian population in the U.S. and the highest concentration of Paraguayans in the U.S.

ORGANIZATIONS & LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

U.S. Census, 2022
NBC News, 2024
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America, 2014

Getting Around

Whether you’re driving our scenic county roads, traveling the interstate, taking a flight, or hopping on a train or bus – we’ll get you where you need to go safely and conveniently. Let’s go!

  • WALK historic downtowns and mainstreets, park trails and hikes.
  • BIKE interactive map of road, mountain, and off-road trails can be accessed here.
  • BUS service to NYC, Philadelphia, DC
  • DRIVE on Route 22, 27, 202, 206 • Interstate 78, 287
  • TRAIN locally to NYC, Philadelphia, DC or the beach or all the way to Vermont or New Orleans: Raritan Valley Line, Northeast Corridor Line, Morris & Essex LineAmtrak Metropark Station, New Brunswick Station
  • PLANE Newark Airport, NJ (35 mins) • LaGuardia Airport, NY (80 mins) • JFK Airport, NY (90 mins) • Philadelphia International, PA (90 mins)
  • SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (SCPT) provides buses, shuttles, and paratransit services throughout the county and to New Brunswick Amtrak Station.