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Somerset, Massachusetts

Introduction to Somerset, Massachusetts

Somerset, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 4 miles N of Fall River, Massachusetts (center to center) and 40 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area, Somerset is home to some 18,234 residents.

Somerset History

The town was settled in 1677 and incorporated in 1790. The name of this town was based upon an area in Boston called Somerset Square. It grew on to become a major shipping center and also became a vital coal port in 1872.

Somerset and nearby Attractions

  • Coles River Family Fun Center
  • Touisset Countyr Club
  • Fall River Heritage State Park
  • Freetown State Forest
  • Marine Museum at Fall River
  • Narrows Center for the Arts

Things To Do In Somerset

Somerset is a waterfront community which has facilities for all amenities that one could expect in a city. The parks and the waterfront are popular areas of recreations. The neighboring town of Fall River also offers numerous opportunities for recreational activities.

Somerset Transportation

Air transportation is available from Boston Logan International

Somerset Higher Education

The local institution providing facilities for higher studies is Bristol Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 13%Somerset Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Somerset, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times48
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents57
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime83
Low Violent Crime43

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