Somerset, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
18,160
Unemployment
3.1%
Poverty
4.4%
Median Home
$293,000
Median Income
$90,260
Median Rent
$1,130
Somerset SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
4
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
8
Somerset, MA Crime Report
168
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
932.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-60.27%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Somerset / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 168 | 932.1 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 172.0 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 4 | 22.2 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 77.7 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 137 | 760.1 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 12 | 66.6 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 119 | 660.2 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 33.3 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Somerset, MA Cost Of Living
121
Somerset's Overall Cost Of Living
Somerset's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Somerset | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 120 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 135 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 128 | 116 | 100 | |
Rankings for Somerset in Massachusetts
Map Of Somerset, MA
Best Places Around Somerset
1
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Population 8,043
2
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3
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Population 5,272
4
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Population 71,821
5
Melville, RI
Population 1,877
6
Smith Mills, MA
Population 4,706
7
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Population 179,472
8
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Population 11,548
9
Tiverton, RI
Population 7,996
Population over time in Somerset
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,160 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 18,207 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 18,257 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 18,279 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 18,271 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 18,262 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 18,241 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 18,231 | 0.3% |
| 2012 | 18,172 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 18,185 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Somerset
| Race | Somerset | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.3% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.7% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Somerset
| Gender | Somerset | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Somerset for adults over 25
| Education | Somerset | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Somerset, Massachusetts
| Income | Somerset | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 19.6% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
