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.
| Unemployment rate [details] | 10.5% |
| Unemployment rate, 2008 [details] | 7.0% |
| Median household income | $52,537 |
| Average commute time [details] | 25.43 |
| Job sector list [details] | Advertising; Agriculture, forestry, and fishing; Entertainment and recreation; Financial; Legal services; Manufacturing; Transportation; Travel |
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