City profile
Somerset, MA
Bristol County · Population 18,298
Somerset is a town in Bristol County, MA with about 18,298 residents and a typical home value near $419,000. It is 14 miles from Providence, RI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$418,800
Typical monthly housing
$2,662
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
115
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- State income tax (top)
- 9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Hurricane, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
13 mi to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
18,298
Black population
0.6%
County
Bristol County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving MA than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high cost of living
Highlights
- About 18,298 residents
- Typical home value about $419,000
- 14 miles from Providence, RI
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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