Somerset, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 18,539 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Somerset sits along the Taunton River in southeastern Massachusetts.
Cultural Attractions
The town is a short drive to Providence, R.I.
Recreation
Somerset contains 15 miles of waterfront along the Taunton River and is near Mount Hope Bay.
Historical
Somerset saw a 74 percent increase in population during the Depression, when middle-class residents flooded the town.
Economy
The city's industry has shifted throughout the years from agriculture, shipping, and stoneware, to power generation, the dominant industry since World War I.
| Population [details] | 18,539 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 56.9% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 348.01 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 24.50% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 33.92 °F/13.31 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 82.56 °F/59.72 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 44.34 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 53 |
| Cost of living [details] | 122.1 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (36.70 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL (11.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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