Somerset, PA

Situated in Southwestern Pennsylvania, Somerset offers visitors a unique blend of countryside charm and urban amenities all at once. There are several state parks in the area offering beautiful views as well as kayaking and other recreational activities on the Stonycreek River. A wide variety of cultural attractions, such as art galleries, theatres and museums await exploration while eateries ranging from traditional staples to contemporary favorites serve up culinary delights all over town. From biking trails to world-class concerts and festivals, there's no shortage of things to see in this vibrant community.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Somerset Metro Area is 7.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Somerset Metro Area jobs have decreased by 0.7%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Somerset Metro Area's cost of living is 23.2% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Somerset Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the Somerset metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Somerset metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 77.5% to 21.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Somerset Metro Area's population is 74,331 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 24.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Somerset Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.6%.

SCHOOLS

Somerset Metro Area public schools spend $14,647 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 12.8 students per teacher in Somerset Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Somerset

It's a good time to buy in Somerset. Home Appreciation is up 10.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Somerset is .

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