At a Glance
Median Income
$79,677
$42,438 per capita
Home Value
$295,800
Zillow: $449,639
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
2,535/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
12.3% smoking rate
How Somersworth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somersworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somersworth a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somersworth residents earn a median household income of $79,677 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,438. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somersworth is $295,800 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $449,639. Median rent is $1,410/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Somersworth reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,535/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Somersworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somersworth has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,060
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,677
Per Capita$42,438
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,800
Rent$1,410
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$449,639
Housing Units5,701
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property2,535/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation208 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Somersworth was founded in 1700.
The median home in Somersworth was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.