Somerset is a small town of 1,544 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,518
and a 10.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Somerset stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 94.5
Somerset's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Somerset costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Somerset, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$774
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,518
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Somerset's violent crime rate is 69.2 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.2 /100k
Property Crime
179.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Somerset is served primarily by Northern Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Somerset, OH
National Avg
School District
Northern Local
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Somerset sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Somerset's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Somerset roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,300 and median rent is $774/month.
Somerset's violent crime rate is 69.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 179.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Somerset are operated by Northern Local.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Somerset, OH has a population of 1,544, a median household income of $56,518, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Somerset averages 37.1°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches
with about 20.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Somerset, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43783.
The population of Somerset, Ohio is 1,544 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Somerset: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $161,300, median household income $56,518, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.