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Somerset, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · District of Columbia County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,020 Population 3,643/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $155,205 per capita
$1,820,800 Home Value $1,216,118 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$1,820,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
94.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Somerset, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$155,205 per capita
Home Value
$1,820,800
546% above
Zillow: $1,216,118
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
94.2%
180% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
5.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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)

Income
333%
Home Value
646%
Rent
301%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
280%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Somerset a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $155,205. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52,228 business establishments, including 2,762 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Somerset is $1,820,800 , 546% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,216,118. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Somerset reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,422/100K.

Education

94.2% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (180% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Somerset has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,020
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density3,643/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$155,205
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$184,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,365

Housing

C+
Home Value$1,820,800
Rent$3,501
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$1,216,118
Housing Units378
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K

Health

Obesity23.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking5.5%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death9,241/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation305 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+94.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+69.6%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 5% / D 91%
Commute35 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed258 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries26

Did You Know?

Somerset was founded in 1906.
The median home in Somerset was built in 1955.
15.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
46.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 258 Mbps.
There are 2,762 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.