What are the schools like in Somersworth, NH?

Somersworth is served primarily by Somersworth School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Somersworth?

The median household income in Somersworth, NH is $75,841 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 Somersworth, NH?

Somersworth has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Somersworth, NH affordable or expensive?

Somersworth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Somersworth is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $265,900 and the median rent is $1,330 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Somersworth, NH?

Somersworth has a violent crime rate of 179.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2526.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Somersworth, NH a Good Place to Live?

Somersworth is a small city of 11,994 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $75,841 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Somersworth stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. Whether Somersworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Somersworth 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: 111.6

Somersworth's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Somersworth costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Somersworth, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$265,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,330	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,841	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Somersworth's violent crime rate is 179.3 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.3 /100k

Property Crime

2526.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Somersworth is served primarily by Somersworth School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Somersworth, NH	National Avg
School District	Somersworth School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Somersworth sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Somersworth, NH
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Somersworth, NH	National Avg
Population	11,994	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Berwick, ME 2 mi Dover, NH 5 mi South Berwick, ME 5 mi Rochester, NH 5 mi Durham, NH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Somersworth

Somersworth, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03878

Somersworth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Somersworth, NH affordable or expensive?

Somersworth's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Somersworth roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $265,900 and median rent is $1,330/month.

What is the crime rate in Somersworth, NH?

Somersworth's violent crime rate is 179.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2526.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Somersworth?

Public schools in Somersworth are operated by Somersworth School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Somersworth, NH a good place to live?

Somersworth, NH has a population of 11,994, a median household income of $75,841, 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 Somersworth?

Somersworth averages 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Somersworth?

Somersworth, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03878.

What is the population of Somersworth?

The population of Somersworth, New Hampshire is 11,994 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Somersworth?

Key numbers for living in Somersworth: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $265,900, median household income $75,841, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Somersworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.