Somerset is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Somerset’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Somerset is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.
The overall education level of Somerset citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 33.66% of adults in Somerset have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Somerset in 2022 was $51,860, which is middle income relative to Massachusetts, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $207,440 for a family of four.
The people who call Somerset home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Somerset residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Somerset include Portuguese, Irish, French, English, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Somerset is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Arabic.
