Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Somerset is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,984. Residents earn $41,782 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Somerset receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Somerset offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Somerset is $41,782, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. 13.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Somerset is $144,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $673 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Somerset is below the national average at 245 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,814 per 100,000, 44% above the national average.
26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Somerset experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,782 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,554 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,087 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,248 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,132 |
| County GDP | $19,388M |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Healthcare | 1,116 |
| Retail | 1,146 |
| Manufacturing | 486 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.23% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $144,400 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $213,075 |
| Median List Price | $110,000 |
| Median List Price | $110,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $115 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.6% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Census Median Rent | $673 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |
| Studio | $830 |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,307 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,469 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,108 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.23% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,507/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Total Violent | 245.4/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.4/100K |
| Robbery | 49.1/100K |
| Assault | 179.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,813.7/100K |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 523.5/100K |
| Theft | 2,110.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 179.9/100K |
| Arson | 65.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.9 inches |
| 47% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 2,115 ft (645 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,192/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0050°N, 79.0779°W |
| County FIPS | 42129 |
Winner: Republican by 28.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.4% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.32 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,192/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.8% |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,116 |
| Restaurants | 780 |
| Retail Stores | 1,146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 32 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |