Somers, NY

Somers, New York

Introduction to Somers, New York

Somers, New York, in Westchester county, is 13 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut and 43 miles N of New York, New York. The town is in the New York area. There are 18,346 residents in Somers.

Somers History

Somers was founded in 1788 and was then known as Stephentown. The name was changed to Somerstown as there was already another town of the same name in New York. In 1808 the town was renamed Somers in honor of Captain Richard Somers, the naval hero of the Tripolitan War. IBM and Pepsi established large corporate facilities in the town in the 1980s and 1990s. Somers is also known as the ‘cradle of the American circus.'

Somers and nearby Attractions

• John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
• Southeast Museum
• Clarence Fahnestock State Park
• Ward Pound Ridge Reservation
• Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden
• Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk

Things To Do In Somers

Somers offers a number of recreational facilities for both its residents and visitors. You can visit the Angle Fly Preserve, Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Van Tassel Memorial Park, Old Stone House, Koegel Park, Mildred B Lasdon Sanctuary, Reis Park and the Wright Reis Homestead. Fishing and boating can be enjoyed on Lake Lincolndale and Lake Shenorock as well.

Somers Transportation

Westchester County Airport is the nearest airport.

Somers Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by Pace University- Pleasantville Briarcliff, Western Connecticut State University, the United States Military Academy and Iona College.

High Points

Somers strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Somers, NY

Comparing Somers to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

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

Wealth

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

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

Somers Almanac

Somers Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Somers Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Somers, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Somers Public Libraries

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Somers Colleges

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