At a Glance
Median Income
$78,068
$41,821 per capita
Home Value
$287,800
Zillow: $390,384
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.1% smoking rate
How Somers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somers a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somers residents earn a median household income of $78,068 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,821. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somers is $287,800 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $390,384. Median rent is $1,400/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
42.3% of adults in Somers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somers has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,245
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,068
Per Capita$41,821
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$287,800
Rent$1,400
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$390,384
Housing Units3,564
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Somers was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.