Somerset, MA
Maps & Population Facts

Population
18,257
Population Density
2,311
Labor Participaton
61.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.5%
Median Household Income
$72,920
Median Individual Income
$39,827
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$53,005

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$275,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,016
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,796
Housing Units
7,306
People who reside in Somerset live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
81%
Apt, Condo, Other
19%
Analysis

Income

Households in Somerset earn more money than the national median income, averaging 21% higher per household.

Housing

Somerset has a median house price of $275,000. The cost of homeownership is slightly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Somerset is % more than the national average.

Percent
Renter Occupied Households 38%
New Construction (Built after 2000) 5%

Demographics

The median age in Somerset is 47. Somerset has a population that is significantly older than in comparison to the US median age.

Somerset ranks worse than average for having an educated population with less college graduates per resident than most areas.

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Somerset Massachusetts USA
Median Property Value 275,000 385,400 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,796 2,108 1,513
Median Gross Rent 1,016 1,208 1,012
Property Vacancy 4.2% 10.0% 12.6%
% Renters 18% 38% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 2,311 885 93
Personal Comparison
Somerset Massachusetts USA
Median Household Income 72,920 77,385 60,336
Median Individual Income 39,827 41,700 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 53,005 60,923 46,881
Median Age 47.1 39.5 38.1
Labor Participation 61.7% 67.8% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 26.5% 43.4% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

Somerset, MA
2,311
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Somerset is comparable to that of a Suburban Area.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +

Demographics