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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, the town is not an isolated town. Somerset is home to some 18,234 residents.
In Somerset, about 60% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Somerset.
In 2000, Somerset had a median family income of $60,067.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($7,100) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Somerset. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 82% of the housing in Somerset was owner-occupied. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Somerset, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Somerset to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Age of the Population | | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Male Share of the Population | |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married |  | |
| Average Household Size | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Somerset travel • Somerset mortgages and property.
 | Somerset Hotels & Travel Somerset hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Somerset Mortgage Somerset property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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