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Somerset, Texas, in Bexar county, is 16 miles SW of San Antonio, Texas. Part of the surrounding San Antonio metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Somerset is home to some 1,550 residents.
In Somerset, about 53% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Somerset tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.
In 2000, Somerset had a median family income of $31,875.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Somerset. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Somerset was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the city have gone up relatively recently.
In Somerset, 91% of commuters drive to work. People in Somerset expect to drive a lot. The city does not have a lot of public transportation.
Comparing Somerset to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Racial Diversity | |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
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| Portion of People Married |  |  |
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| Median Family Income | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | |  |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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