Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Somerset
Somerset, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$295
Population
6,243
Renter Mix
51% Rent
The ideal blend of art and nature
Rural
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Relaxed
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Outdoors
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Hiking
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Laidback
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Somerset is a borough in Somerset County. It is also the county seat. This small neighborhood has access to a variety of lush parks. Observe wildlife and plants on over 4,000 acres of terrain at Laurel Hill State Park, just 15 minutes away from the borough. Don’t forget to hike to the Jones Mill Run Dam and throw a line in to catch fish in the cascading waters. Sip on a glass of cabernet at Glades Pike Winery which hosts scenic tours and holiday events.
When they’re not enjoying the outdoors, you can find locals at Laural Arts. Inc, a non-profit that hosts art and dance classes. The center also hosts the annual Somerfest, a festival of performing arts featuring live entertainment, food, and arts and crafts. Small Somerset offers up big flavor through cute, quirky family-owned restaurants. Try a classic American burger and milkshake at the award-winning Summit Diner. The retro restaurant hosts the monthly Car Cruise summer through fall.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,180
Average: $60,842
Education
1,615
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,156
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Somerset has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
51%
Non-Renters
49%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Somerset, PA is $295 for one bedroom, and $354 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$295/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Somerset, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
522 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,088 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,088 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Laurel Summit State Park
- Laurel Hill State Park
- Kooser State Park
- Laurel Ridge State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Arnold Palmer Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.