Somerset offers an easygoing pace with standout amenities, from expansive parks to respected schools and quick links to regional job hubs. Outdoorsy residents gravitate to the sweeping lawns, gardens, and trails at the county’s signature Somerset County retreat, Colonial Park, home to picturesque golf, paths, and the renowned rose garden at Colonial Park. Cyclists and runners also enjoy the flat, scenic miles of the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park, which threads along the community’s edge.
Families appreciate the strong academic options. Neighborhood schools are part of Franklin Township Public Schools, while acclaimed Rutgers Preparatory School offers a private, pre-K–12 pathway. Just across the river in New Brunswick, Rutgers University brings Big Ten athletics, research, and year-round lectures and performances. Healthcare needs are well covered by Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, a major academic medical center nearby.
Commuters value access to I-287 and Route 1, plus rail service via NJ TRANSIT from stations in New Brunswick and Bound Brook. Dining runs from global eats along Easton Avenue to chef-driven spots in downtown Piscataway and New Brunswick, with festivals, farmers markets, and college-town energy rounding out weekends.
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