At a Glance
Median Income
$105,272
$45,687 per capita
Median Rent
$603/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
20.1% smoking rate
How Somerset Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somerset's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somerset 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
Somerset residents earn a median household income of $105,272 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,687. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 778 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Education
18.3% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerset has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density354/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,272
Per Capita$45,687
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,715M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$603
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$175,869
Housing Units170
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation791 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Somerset was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.