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Houses in Skillman, NJ (Somerset County) — Census median home value $582,500, county listing prices down about 3.6% over the past year. Market data for Skillman houses and the broader area.
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Skillman, NJ is in Somerset County, New Jersey — this guide covers houses in Skillman and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 285, with a median household income of $-666,666,666. Census data puts Skillman houses at a median value of $582,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Somerset County's current median listing price runs $669,950, down about 3.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Skillman housing market
Skillman is in Somerset County, New Jersey. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Skillman and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$582,500
Population (Census ACS)
285
County price trend (2025)
6.3% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Skillman market snapshot
Population
285
County
Somerset County
Median Household Income
$-666,666,666
Median Home Value (city)
$582,500
Median Listing Price (Somerset County)
$669,950
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.6%
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What makes Skillman different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Skillman's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $582,500. Separately, Somerset County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $669,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Somerset County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.3% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Skillman has an estimated population of 285 and a median household income of $-666,666,666, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Skillman's Census-reported median home value works out to about -0.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 1200% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Somerset County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Skillman.
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Nearby communities include Blawenburg, Harlingen, Belle Mead, Rocky Hill, East Rocky Hill, Neshanic, Griggstown, Hillsborough, Ten Mile Run, Flagtown, Blackwells Mills, Pleasant Plains, Millstone, East Millstone, Franklin Park, Weston.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hopewell (~3.8 mi), Princeton (~5.4 mi), Kingston (~6.1 mi), Neshanic Station (~7.0 mi), Heathcote (~7.5 mi), Three Bridges (~7.9 mi), Kendall Park (~7.9 mi), Pennington (~8.2 mi), Ringoes (~8.4 mi), Princeton Junction (~8.7 mi), Lawrenceville (~8.8 mi), Monmouth Junction (~8.9 mi), Plainsboro Center (~9.2 mi), Flemington (~9.5 mi), Princeton Meadows (~10.1 mi), Deans (~10.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Skillman data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
285
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$582,500
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.3%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$669,950
Census place type
CDP
County
Somerset County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.47 sq mi
Census GEOID
3467860
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Common questions
Skillman FAQ
What are houses worth in Skillman, NJ?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Skillman at $582,500. Somerset County's current median listing price runs $669,950, down about 3.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Skillman, NJ?
For owner-occupied houses in Skillman, Census ACS data shows a median value of $582,500. Active listing prices in Somerset County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Skillman, NJ?
Skillman houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Somerset County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Skillman, NJ?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Skillman's population at approximately 285.
What's the median rent in Skillman, NJ?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Skillman at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Skillman, NJ?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Skillman at approximately $-666,666,666.
Is the Skillman housing market growing?
Somerset County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.3% annual change in 2025.
Is Skillman, NJ affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Skillman's median home value at about -0.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 1200% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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