Somerset, MA

Living in Somerset

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 4
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 42
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Hospitals 26
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Colleges 93
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Schools 29
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Residents

18k Population -20 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office26%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$279k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$990 Median Monthly Rent +$238 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K33%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene20%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas74%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Somerset

United States45
Massachusetts37
Providence Metro Area34
Bristol County53

Property Crime in Somerset

United States48
Massachusetts28
Providence Metro Area31
Bristol County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 10
Feb 32 4 9
Mar 38 5 6
Apr 48 5 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 73 3 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 4 0
Oct 53 4 0
Nov 44 5 1
Dec 34 4 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerset

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding52
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding11
Hurricane Force Winds4
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Somerset, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Somerset, MA

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Swansea Wood School
1 miles, NW
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St Michael School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Somerset, MA

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Brown University
14 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Somerset, MA

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Airports

Airports near Somerset, MA

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