Bedminster Township, NJ, United States

With a median home price over $555,000, Bedminster Township is a haven for the ultra-wealthy, not the average American. The township's population of 8,272 is predominantly white (86%) and Asian (9%), with high incomes and low poverty rates. However, the tax burden is heavy, with the average property tax bill in 2018 coming in at $6,182 - the lowest in Somerset County, but still a hefty sum. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the township is governed by a five-member committee and has complex federal, state, and county representation. Bedminster is best suited for those seeking an exclusive, affluent enclave, not those looking for an easy, carefree lifestyle.