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Somerset, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Perry County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,417 Population 1,211/sq mi density
$49,145 Median Income $26,389 per capita
$190,200 Home Value $292,994 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,145 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, $774/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Somerset, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,145
35% below
$26,389 per capita
Home Value
$190,200
33% below
Zillow: $292,994
Median Rent
$774/mo
33% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
65%
Home Value
67%
Rent
67%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Somerset a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $49,145 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,389. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Somerset is $190,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,994. Median rent is $774/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Somerset reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,030/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Somerset has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,417
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,211/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,145
Per Capita$26,389
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$937M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,200
Rent$774
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$292,994
Housing Units740
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,030/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary206/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,081 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Somerset was built in 1960.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.