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Somerville, TX


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Somerville, Texas

Somerville, Texas, in Burleson county, is 22 miles SW of College Station, Texas (center to center) and 72 miles E of Austin, Texas. The city contains a population of approximately 1,704.

The People and Families of Somerville

In Somerville, about 48% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Somerville. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Approximately 46% of Somerville is non-white. Somerville offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Somerville had a median family income of $34,844.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Somerville favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Somerville Housing

Somerville has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Somerville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySomerville Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 9%Somerville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Somerville, TX

Comparing Somerville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population66
Senior Citizens57
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use66
Short Commute Times56
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime45
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