Somerset County, NJ homes and real estate
Live listings, the facts that matter and a REALTOR® who picks up the phone.
Somerset County is in north-central New Jersey, with 345,361 residents in the 2020 census across 21 municipalities. Its county seat is Somerville, and NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Line and Gladstone Branch run through the county.
On November 2, 2026, my search showed 1,151 active Somerset County listings of all types, for sale and for rent.
I am Bogdan Nicolae Rus, a licensed New Jersey REALTOR® with eXp Realty (license #2186044). My day-to-day focus is Hudson County, and I also help buyers, sellers and renters in Somerset County.
My search pulls from the Hudson County MLS and Garden State MLS, so it may not show every home on the market in Somerset County. If you spot a home somewhere else, send me the address and I will look into it.
Bogdan Nicolae Rus, REALTOR® · Last updated November 2, 2026 · County facts: Wikipedia, Somerset County, citing the 2020 U.S. census. Listing count: my live MLS search, November 2, 2026. Photo: the Somerset County Courthouse, Somerville, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you get from Somerset County to New York City?
NJ Transit serves Somerset County on the Raritan Valley Line and the Gladstone Branch, and many New York commuters also drive Interstate 78.
I check the walk or drive to the nearest station for each home, because it changes a lot from town to town.
What should you know about Somerset County?
Somerset County has 21 municipalities. Franklin Township is the most populous, with 68,364 residents in the 2020 census, and Hillsborough Township covers the most land. Somerville is the county seat.
Taxes and zoning are set town by town, so I check them for the specific home, not the county as a whole.
How did Somerset County begin?
Somerset County was created on May 14, 1688, from part of Middlesex County, which makes it one of the oldest counties in the United States. The area was first settled in 1681 near Bound Brook, and the county is named after the English county of Somerset.
How can I help you in Somerset County?
I can help you buy, sell or rent in Somerset County, with the whole process in English, Romanian or Spanish.
- Buying: see how I work with buyers, what attorney review means in New Jersey, and your likely closing costs.
- Selling: start with a free home valuation and the sale proceeds calculator.
- Renting: see renting with me.
Where else can I look on this site?
The other counties on this site:
- Bergen County
- Essex County
- Hunterdon County
- Middlesex County
- Morris County
- Passaic County
- Sussex County
- Union County
- Warren County
Hudson County, where I work every day:
Frequently asked questions
What is the county seat of Somerset County, NJ?
Somerville is the county seat of Somerset County.
How many municipalities are in Somerset County, NJ?
Somerset County has 21 municipalities.
How do you get to New York City from Somerset County?
NJ Transit serves Somerset County on the Raritan Valley Line and the Gladstone Branch, and many commuters also use Interstate 78.
Do you work in Somerset County?
Yes. I am licensed across New Jersey and help buyers, sellers and renters in Somerset County. My day-to-day focus is neighboring Hudson County, and I will always tell you plainly what I know firsthand and what I need to check.
Looking in Somerset County? Call me.
I answer my own phone. Tell me what you are planning and we will take it one step at a time.
Call or text (201) 584-6156 · email bogdan@bogdannicolaerus.com
50 Harrison St, Suite 205, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Bogdan Nicolae Rus, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · NJ license #2186044.