History of Somerset County
A Central New Jersey Hub, Somerset County is one of America’s oldest counties and encompasses 305 square miles of beautiful landscape, bustling businesses, and 21 municipalities. Established on May 22, 1688, it is full of beautiful historic counties and a rich heritage dating back to the Revolutionary War. Many of its towns are historic landmarks or hold monuments honoring their American history.
Closer to the big city, Somerset county is known for its suburban and urban balance, offering a mixture of public parks and recreational facilities as well as bustling businesses and metropolitan public transportation. Golf courses, hiking, bicycles, picnic areas, places to swim, fairgrounds and education centers are just some of the many ways visitors and residents entertain themselves.
Somerset, NJ Articles
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for February of 2023
My goal in this market report is to bring clarity to understanding our Somerset County real estate market through my local expertise. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets as it offers hyper-local statistics that [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2023 – Bridgewater Edition
My goal in this market report is to bring clarity to understanding our Bridgewater Township real estate market through my local expertise. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets as it offers hyper-local statistics that [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for January of 2023
My goal in this market report is to bring clarity to understanding our Somerset County real estate market through my local expertise. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets as it offers hyper-local statistics that [...]
Jessica Paolini Manager, Office of Economic Development and Walter Lane Director, Office of Planning, Policy and Economic Development discuss 2022 accomplishments and 2023 plans
Podcast: Jessica Paolini, Manager, Office of Economic Development, and Walter Lane, Director, Office of Planning, Policy and Economic Development, discuss 2022 accomplishments and 2023 plans for Somerset County with Joe Peters on In The Know With Joe. Please listen in to this informative interview... The [...]
Professor Hughes retired dean of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University discusses what he sees on the horizon for New Jersey as we end 2022 and look forward to 2023
James W. Hughes, the retired Dean and Distinguished Professor, of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University, publishes periodical Rutgers Regional Reports on the Coronavirus Economic Rebound. In this episode, you will learn what Professor Hughes sees on the horizon [...]
Somerset County’s Real Estate Market Conditions for December of 2022 – Bridgewater Edition
My goal in this market report is to bring clarity to understanding our Somerset County real estate market through my local expertise. My monthly market update walks you through the economic conditions and trends that influence our local markets as it offers hyper-local statistics that [...]