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Somerset County
  • County in Pennsylvania
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Somerset County

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B minus
    2. Housing
      grade B
    3. Nightlife
      grade B+
    4. Good for Families
      grade C+
    5. Diversity
      grade C
    6. Jobs
      grade C+
    7. Weather
      grade D
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade B
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Somerset County is located in Pennsylvania with a population of 74,331. In Somerset County, most residents own their homes. In Somerset County there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Somerset County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Somerset County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $657
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      153.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      3.3
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      3.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      16.3
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      68.6
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      375.7
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      16.3
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      49%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in Somerset County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,332
    National
    $69,021

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