Somerset Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
11,640 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,461 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$582 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$584 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
1
Somerset Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Somerset County
1
Somerset Urban Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 17 26
Feb 2 14 29
Mar 2 8 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 3 2 40
Dec 2 11 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, PA State Senate District 32, PA State House District 69, PA
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Schools

Somerset Christian School
<1 miles, S • 5 star
Somerset Area Jr-Sr HS
2 miles, W • 4.1 star
Somerset County Technology Center
2 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Commonwealth Technical Institute
20 miles, NE • 1 star
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
21 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Upmc Somerset
1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
21 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
25 miles, NW • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
70 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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