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Somerset, WI
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Somerset, WI
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 $76,176 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,711. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,011 business establishments, including 458 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerset is $271,200 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,329. Median rent is $1,127/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Somerset reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,237/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Somerset hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerset has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.