Somersworth, NH
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Somersworth, New Hampshire

Life in Somersworth research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Somersworth over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Somersworth based on the most recently available data.

12,111 Population
$439,894 Median home value
$74,504 Median income
110 Cost of living +10% vs US
$1,477 Median rent
2.8% Unemployment
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Somersworth SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 8.5/10
Affordability 6/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 6/10
Amenities 8/10
Education 8/10
Commute 8/10

Crime in Somersworth summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Somersworth. Key points include:

  • There were 332 total crimes in Somersworth in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Somersworth is 2,705.8 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Somersworth is 179.3 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Somersworth is 2,526.5 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Somersworth is 27.68% above the national average.

332
Total Crimes
27.68%
Above National Average
Somersworth
US

Crime In Somersworth Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Somersworth
/ 100k People
New Hampshire
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 332 2,705.8 1,028.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 22 179.3 110.1 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 1.0 5.0
Robbery 4 32.6 12.6 61.0
Aggravated Assault 6 48.9 62.8 256.0
Property Crime 310 2,526.5 918.0 1,760.0
Burglary 6 48.9 48.1 229.0
Larceny 293 2,387.9 805.4 1,272.0
Car Theft 11 89.6 64.4 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Somersworth summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Somersworth. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Hampshire. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Somersworth is 110 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Somersworth is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Somersworth is $439,894.

  • The median income in Somersworth is $74,504.

110
Somersworth's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Somersworth
US

Cost Of Living In Somersworth Comparison Table

Living Expense Somersworth New Hampshire National Average
Overall 110 111 100
Services 105 103 100
Groceries 105 105 100
Health 120 126 100
Housing 102 104 100
Transportation 108 108 100
Utilities 109 102 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Somersworth, NH Weather

  • The average high in Somersworth is 57.6° and the average low is 36.3°.

  • There are 89.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 47.5 inches of precipitation each year with 51.2 inches of snow.

StatSomersworth
Average Annual High57.6
Average Annual Low36.3
Annual Precipitation Days89.6
Average Annual Precipitation47.5
Average Annual Snowfall51.2
57.6°
Average High
89.6
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Somersworth, NH Photos

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1 Reviews & Comments About Somersworth

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I have been a resident of Somersworth, NH for nearly three years now. I *chose* to live here, for 1,000 reasons that do not fit these narrow-minded metrics. However, I will not take issue with that. What I will dissect is the text written here about my chosen home.

According to the chatter weve read on forums, this ranking is valid. People complain about drug dealing, s*x clubs and other nefarious behavior. Fact is, Somersworth is the second most dangerous city you can live in New Hampshire."||||-"Chatter we've read on forums." Is this the scientific research that you speak of- Nice.

"Theres a lot of Section 8 housing here, and apparently, you have to stay away from certain areas of downtown.There was a murder in town in 2013, and you have a 1 in 25 chance of being the victim of a robbery, most likely a car or home break in. Yikes."

I love the scientific correlation between Section 8 and rampant crime. Gosh, those Section 8 tenants should just be dropped off into the ocean and the world would be a better place. Oh shoot - that's in Portsmouth. G*d forbid someone who was down on their luck wander a toe over into the precious mecca of everything awesome and beautiful. ||||"The fact remains there are far better options if you want to commute into Portsmouth."

Speak of the devil! Well, you know life would have many far better options if the entire populous of Somersworth received a 500% pay grade increase. Perhaps instead of fleeing the treacherous wastelands described here, those shiny new tax dollars could go into making Somersworth shiny and beautiful."

Rankings & Articles For Somersworth

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Map Of Somersworth, NH

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3

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Somersworth Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Somersworth

The current population in Somersworth is 12,111. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 12,111 0.4%
2023 12,060 0.6%
2022 11,994 0.3%
2021 11,964 -0.5%
2020 12,027 0.9%
2019 11,925 0.4%
2018 11,883 0.7%
2017 11,797 0.3%
2016 11,756 -0.2%
2015 11,778 0.1%
2014 11,765 -0.1%
2013 11,780 -0.0%
2012 11,782 -0.4%
2011 11,830 0.1%
2010 11,822 -

Race / Ethnicity in Somersworth

White 83.2% (10,078)
African American 2.2% (263)
American Indian 0.0% (0)
Asian 2.6% (309)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.3% (36)
Two Or More 5.8% (699)
Hispanic 6.0% (726)
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Somersworth is:

  • 83.2% White with 10,078 White residents.

  • 2.2% African American with 263 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 309 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 36 Other residents.

  • 5.8% Two Or More with 699 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.0% Hispanic with 726 Hispanic residents.

Race Somersworth NH USA
White 83.2% 86.9% 57.4%
African American 2.2% 1.3% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 2.6% 2.6% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.6%
Two Or More 5.8% 4.0% 4.3%
Hispanic 6.0% 4.7% 19.3%

Gender in Somersworth

Female 53.2% (6,444)
Male 46.8% (5,666)
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  • Somersworth is 53.2% female with 6,444 female residents.

  • Somersworth is 46.8% male with 5,666 male residents.

Gender Somersworth NH USA
Female 53.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 46.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Somersworth for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (484)
9-12th Grade 4.0% (484)
High School / GED 23.0% (2,785)
Some College 25.0% (3,027)
Associate's Degree 14.0% (1,695)
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% (2,543)
Master's Degree 9.0% (1,089)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 4.0% of adults in Somersworth completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Somersworth completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Somersworth completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Somersworth completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Somersworth completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Somersworth completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Somersworth completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Somersworth completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Somersworth completed doctorate degree.

Education Somersworth NH USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 2.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 25.0% 17.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 14.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 21.0% 24.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 9.0% 12.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Somersworth, New Hampshire

Less than $10,000 4.4% (53,557)
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% (60,310)
$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% (63,803)
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% (99,896)
$35,000 to $49,999 6.4% (77,774)
$50,000 to $74,999 20.9% (253,117)
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% (183,260)
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% (181,397)
$150,000 to $199,999 11.3% (137,386)
$200,000 or more 8.3% (100,595)
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  • 4.4% of households in Somersworth earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Somersworth earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Somersworth earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Somersworth earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Somersworth earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Somersworth earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Somersworth earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Somersworth earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Somersworth earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Somersworth earn $200,000 or more.

Income Somersworth NH USA
Less than $10,000 4.4% 3.2% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 2.3% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% 4.9% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.4% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.9% 14.3% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 12.4% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 20.0% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.3% 12.7% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 8.3% 16.8% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)