At a Glance
Median Income
$111,720
$55,168 per capita
Home Value
$389,400
Zillow: $493,043
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
238/100K
721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerset residents earn a median household income of $111,720 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,168. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,906 business establishments, including 1,298 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerset is $389,400 , 38% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,043. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Somerset reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 721/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.0% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerset has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population18,246
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,310/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,720
Per Capita$55,168
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$36,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,244
Housing
A+
Home Value$389,400
Rent$1,313
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$493,043
Housing Units7,539
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent238/100K
Property721/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary44/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,890/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Somerset was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is New Bedford Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,298 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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