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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 34.8% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 177 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 25 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 223 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $70,808 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $45,500 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $34,071 |
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