Somerset, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Westmoreland County County
Somerset, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Somerset a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Somerset residents earn a median household income of $41,782 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,554. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,132 business establishments, including 780 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerset is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,846. Median rent is $673/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Somerset reports 359 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 444/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerset has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.