At a Glance
Median Income
$41,782
$35,554 per capita
Home Value
$144,400
Zillow: $213,075
Median Rent
$673/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
2,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
271 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
3.1 / 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 $41,782 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,554. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below 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 $213,075. 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 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,814/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,984
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,192/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,782
Per Capita$35,554
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$19,388M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,400
Rent$673
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$213,075
Housing Units3,231
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property2,814/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault180/100K
Burglary523/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain55.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation2,115 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Somerset was founded in 1795.
The median home in Somerset was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 780 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
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