Bernards Township, Somerset County, New Jersey
Bernards Township is a township in Somerset County, New Jersey. About 28,114 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 24.2 sq mi (62.7 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 28,114 ± 38
- County
- Somerset County
- School district
- Bernards Township School District
- Land area
- 24.2 sq mi (62.7 km²)
- Type
- TownshipIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $194,107 ± $16,793
- Median home value
- $814,800 ± $33,665
- Water area
- 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km²)
- State
- New Jersey
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3403505560
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.677455, -74.567277
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in Bernards Township, largest first
- The Hills (CDP)10,785 people
- Basking Ridge (CDP)7,917 people
- Lyons (CDP)5,187 people
- Liberty Corner (CDP)2,325 people
These places’ central points lie inside Bernards Township. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the township’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Far Hills (borough)3.0 mi west
- Bernardsville (borough)3.9 mi north
- Warren Township3.9 mi southeast
- Long Hill Township, Morris County4.0 mi east
- Harding Township, Morris County5.7 mi northeast
- Bridgewater Township6.2 mi south
- Bedminster Township6.2 mi west
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Bernards Township. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other townships in Somerset County, largest first
- Franklin Township68,907 people
- Bridgewater Township46,268 people
- Hillsborough Township44,091 people
- Montgomery Township23,841 people
- Warren Township16,186 people
- Branchburg Township15,140 people
- Bedminster Township8,283 people
- Green Brook Township7,028 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Somerset County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Bernards Township
- Longest day
- 15 hours 5 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 16 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:26 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 7:34 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:30 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 8:33 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:20 AM | 4:55 PM | 9 h 35 min |
| Feb 15 | 6:52 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:10 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:19 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 5:41 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:26 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:39 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:08 AM | 7:56 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:09 AM | 6:18 PM | 11 h 9 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:44 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 56 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:14 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 17 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A township line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Somerset County or the local office.
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