Somerset, MD

Somerset, Maryland

Somerset, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 1 miles S of Bethesda, Maryland (center to center) and 6 miles NW of Washington, District of Columbia. Part of the surrounding Washington metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Somerset is home to some 1,124 residents.

The People and Families of Somerset

In Somerset, about 74% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Somerset are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Somerset had a median family income of $149,057. More so than most places, the people in Somerset generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Somerset are poor than in most places in Maryland. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Somerset than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($3,500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Somerset. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Somerset Housing

According to the 2000 census, 95% of the housing in Somerset was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Somerset, 49% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Somerset it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

Somerset strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Somerset, MD

Comparing Somerset to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Somerset Almanac

Somerset Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Somerset Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Somerset residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Somerset Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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