Somerset 66 Good
Somerset Livability #220 ranked city in Kentucky#10,612 ranked city in the USARanks better than 63% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Somerset

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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What's it like Living in Somerset?

Somerset is a medium-sized city located in the state of Kentucky. The city has a population of 11,548 people. At 94%, the majority of the Somerset population is White; this is followed by 3% Black and 1% Asian. Single men and women might be happy to hear that in Somerset, only 49% of the population is married. If you prefer shorter commutes, living in Somerset will be a delight. With an average one-way commute time of just 21 minutes, traveling to and from work is notably more convenient than the national average, which stands at 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Somerset could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Kentucky if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like amenities, crime, cost of living, education, you can easily compare the best places to live in Somerset and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare Somerset to Kentucky and the national average.

Somerset has a livability score of 66/100 and is ranked #196 in Kentucky and #9,602 in the USA. If we probe a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Somerset has higher than average rankings for the following: crime (B). Somerset does not do well for the following: amenities (F) and employment (F). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Somerset is actually affordable. The median home price for Somerset homes is $113,400, which is 10.1% lower than the Kentucky average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Somerset, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 4.1, which is 46.4% higher than the Kentucky average.

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      Somerset transportation information

      Statistic Somerset Kentucky National
      Average one way commute21min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work83.7%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.7%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.2%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home2.6%3.3%4.6%
      Source: The Somerset, KY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).