What are the schools like in Somerset, MA?

Somerset is served primarily by Somerset. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Somerset?

The median household income in Somerset, MA is $105,377 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Somerset, MA?

Somerset has an average high temperature of 38.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.1 inches.

Somerset, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Somerset, MA affordable or expensive?

Somerset's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Somerset is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $369,000 and the median rent is $1,307 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Somerset, MA?

Somerset has a violent crime rate of 151.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 566.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Somerset, MA a Good Place to Live?

Somerset is a small city of 18,266 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $105,377 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Somerset stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Somerset is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Somerset city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.9

Somerset's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Somerset costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Somerset, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$369,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,307	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,377	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Somerset's violent crime rate is 151.2 per 100,000 residents — 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

151.2 /100k

Property Crime

566.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Somerset is served primarily by Somerset. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Somerset, MA	National Avg
School District	Somerset	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Somerset sees average highs of 38.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 49.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Somerset, MA
Average High — January	38.5°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	49.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.1"

Demographics

Metric	Somerset, MA	National Avg
Population	18,266	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ocean Grove, MA 2 mi Fall River, MA 4 mi North Westport, MA 5 mi Tiverton, RI 6 mi Smith Mills, MA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Somerset

Somerset, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

02726 02725

Somerset vs Other Cities

Somerset, MA vs Ocean Grove, MA Somerset, MA vs Fall River, MA Somerset, MA vs North Westport, MA Somerset, MA vs Tiverton, RI Somerset, MA vs Smith Mills, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somerset, MA affordable or expensive?

Somerset's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Somerset roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $369,000 and median rent is $1,307/month.

What is the crime rate in Somerset, MA?

Somerset's violent crime rate is 151.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 566.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Somerset?

Public schools in Somerset are operated by Somerset. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Somerset, MA a good place to live?

Somerset, MA has a population of 18,266, a median household income of $105,377, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Somerset?

Somerset averages 38.5°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.2 inches with about 38.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Somerset?

Somerset, MA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 02726, 02725.

What is the population of Somerset?

The population of Somerset, Massachusetts is 18,266 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Somerset?

Key numbers for living in Somerset: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $369,000, median household income $105,377, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Somerset side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.