Somerset, Massachusetts

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Somerset is located in Bristol County, MA. The population is , making Somerset the 5th largest city in Bristol County.

There are 5 public schools in Somerset with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Somerset is low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Somerset is moderate 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 Ocean Grove, Swansea and Fall River.

Somerset Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 16.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26.7%

Crime Rate

61.52% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 44
  • Violent Crimes: 238
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 44
  • Property Crime: 721
  • Larceny Theft: 632

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Somerset
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

81 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 77

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Somerset, MA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Somerset's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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7 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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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Somerset, MA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2011, the city of Somerset, MA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2010, the city of Somerset, MA issued 7 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: $913
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,026
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,234
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,525
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,868

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Environmental Hazards

81 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Somerset, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Somerset, MA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Somerset, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.45°
  • February 32.3°
  • March 39.98°
  • April 49°
  • May 58.38°
  • June 66.51°
  • July 73.95°
  • August 71.3°
  • September 63.52°
  • October 53.58°
  • November 43.75°
  • December 34.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Somerset, MA

Earthquakes
Somerset, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Somerset, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Somerset, MA has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Somerset, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Somerset, MA: $69,449

Unemployment

Unemployment in Somerset is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.73%
White Collar - 52.27%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Niki Tsongas
  • Joseph P. Kennedy III
  • William Keating

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Somerset, MA

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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