At a Glance
Median Income
$75,337
$24,898 per capita
Home Value
$164,700
Zillow: $249,254
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
768/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.4% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerset residents earn a median household income of $75,337 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,898. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45,524 business establishments, including 4,527 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerset is $164,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,254. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Somerset reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 768/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerset has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population2,048
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,024/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,337
Per Capita$24,898
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$159,589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,700
Rent$1,129
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$249,254
Housing Units732
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property768/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation653 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Somerset was founded in 1909.
The median home in Somerset was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 4,527 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 229 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.