Somerville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fayette County County
Somerville, TN
At a Glance
How Somerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Somerville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Somerville residents earn a median household income of $31,063 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,135. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerville is $301,400 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,420. Median rent is $645/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Somerville reports 506 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 955/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches.