At a Glance
Median Income
$71,825
$22,812 per capita
Home Value
$206,100
Zillow: $267,980
Median Rent
$909/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
769/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
65.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Somerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somerton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerton residents earn a median household income of $71,825 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,812. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerton is $206,100 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,980. Median rent is $909/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Somerton reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 769/100K. The murder rate is 35.8/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Somerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerton has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C).
Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population14,383
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density1,978/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,825
Per Capita$22,812
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,100
Rent$909
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$267,980
Housing Units4,506
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property769/100K
Murder35.8/100K
Assault149/100K
Burglary149/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation105 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+65.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Somerton was founded in 1898.
The median home in Somerton was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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