Lowest typical home values in Somerset County
Ranked by Zillow’s Home Value Index, a model of typical home value. Lower values can come with higher tax rates, so check both.
| # | Town | County | Typical home value | Effective tax rate | Commute by transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bound Brook | Somerset | $451K | 2.645% | 6.8% |
| 2 | Manville | Somerset | $476K | 2.140% | 0.8% |
| 3 | North Plainfield | Somerset | $494K | 2.595% | 4.4% |
| 4 | Bound Brook | Somerset | $509K | 2.235% | 2% |
| 5 | Raritan | Somerset | $542K | 2.009% | 0.7% |
| 6 | Somerville | Somerset | $543K | 2.581% | 2.2% |
| 7 | Hillsborough | Somerset | $669K | 2.083% | 1.2% |
| 8 | Green Brook | Somerset | $696K | 2.165% | 3.2% |
| 9 | Branchburg | Somerset | $723K | 1.737% | 1.4% |
| 10 | Bridgewater | Somerset | $736K | 1.829% | 3.5% |
| 11 | Bernardsville | Somerset | $1.03M | 1.947% | 3.7% |
| 12 | Watchung | Somerset | $1.07M | 2.031% | 7.8% |
| 13 | Warren | Somerset | $1.13M | 1.841% | 3.1% |
Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Sept. 30, 2026; NJ Division of Taxation, 2025 General Tax Rates and 2025 Average Residential Statistics; U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Municipalities with at least 2,000 residents in Somerset County. Click a column to sort.
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Questions, answered
Which Somerset County town ranks #1 for lowest typical home values?
South Bound Brook (Somerset County), at $451K, among 13 municipalities with at least 2,000 residents. Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Sept. 30, 2026.
Where does this data come from?
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Sept. 30, 2026. Rankings cover municipalities in Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Union, Middlesex, Somerset and Monmouth counties with at least 2,000 residents.
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