New Jersey Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Bedminster, New Jersey

Population: 7,086

Located in Somerset County

With a history that reaches back to the Revolutionary War, Bedminster's residents are firmly committed to maintaining the township's rural ambiance. Gentle hills, open green fields and equestrian properties- including the United States Equestrian Team Headquarters at Hamilton Farms-characterize its winding country roads.

This peaceful township experienced unprecedented growth during the 1980s when The Hills townhouse development opened its doors and the population soared from 2,500 to approximately 8,400 today.

Bedminster encourages new construction to fit in with the many antique dwellings already in place. Rigorous zoning laws protect that traditional vision for future generations. Pottersville, Pluckemin and Lamington are communities within Bedminster Township listed on the National Register of Historic Places, each containing fine examples of Queen Anne and Victorian residential architecture. According to Mayor Don Cross, Bedminster Township has a good mix of housing options ranging from more than 600 low- to moderate-income housing units to multimillion-dollar estates.

The township is ideally located near many central New Jersey business campuses and is close to major transportation routes, says Mayor Don Cross. "We are quadrasected by Interstates 287 and 78, and Routes 202 and 206. It is 43 miles to Manhattan, which is approximately a one-hour-and-fifteen-minute drive away." New York City commuters can take a N.J. Transit train located five minutes away at the Far Hills station, while Lakeland Bus provides service to Port Authority.

For those who prefer to work closer to home, Bedminster is home to many major businesses and corporations, including AT&T, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Advanced Corp., NUI and the soon to be opened Somerset Financial Center on Route 206. This favorable business environment helps keep property taxes stable, according to Mayor Cross. "We have one of the most attractive tax rates in the state. We have seen no major increases since 1995 in our municipal taxes while offering improved services. We pick smart development, manage funds and resources, and are careful about money."

By Gwen Donovan