Somerset, Pennsylvania

Population 6,267

Somerset is located in Somerset County, PA. The population is 6,267, making Somerset the largest city in Somerset County.

There are 4 public schools in Somerset with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Somerset is very low , and there are 238 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Somerset is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Somerset property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Somerset include Somerset Township, Friedens and Milford Township.

Somerset Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.2%

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 0
  • Property Crime: 0
  • Larceny Theft: 0

Registered Offenders

96.94% Higher than national avg.
  • 238 offenders in Somerset
  • 379.77 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

109 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 94

Unemployment

High 5.8%
  • Pennsylvania unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Somerset, PA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Somerset's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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238 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Somerset, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Somerset, PA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $760
  • 3 Bedrooms: $970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,060

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Environmental Hazards

109 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Somerset, PA has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Somerset, PA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    Somerset, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.45°
  • February 26.83°
  • March 37.3°
  • April 48.63°
  • May 60°
  • June 65.56°
  • July 69.92°
  • August 66.76°
  • September 61.3°
  • October 48.42°
  • November 39.7°
  • December 29.45°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Somerset, PA

Earthquakes
Somerset, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Somerset, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Somerset, PA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Somerset, PA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Somerset, PA: $36,716

Unemployment

Unemployment in Somerset is 5.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.62%
White Collar - 55.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Keith Rothfus

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

21 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

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