Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
14%
Somerset
Somerset, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,223
Population
3,453
Renter Mix
23% Rent
The Inner Tubing Capital of the World
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Located in northwestern Wisconsin, the town of Somerset is just a 30-minute drive from Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Somerset is a charming town regarded for its natural beauty and distinctive small-town atmosphere. The Apple River flows directly through the center of town and is known as a top destination for tubing, even earning the town the nickname “the Inner Tubing Capital of the World.”
Otherwise, Somerset is largely residential, offering a broad range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent in a scenic, park-like locale. The town also offers a selection of restaurants, boutiques, bars, and shops in vintage buildings strewn along Main Street. Direct access to State Trunk Highway 64 connects Somerset to Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$79,084
Average: $97,090
Education
857
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,833
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Somerset has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Somerset, WI is $1,223 for one bedroom, $1,482 for two bedrooms, and $1,904 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Somerset has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,223/month
715 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Somerset, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
431 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
563 Students
Public
Grades K-8
431 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
469 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- St. Croix Wetland Management District
- Willow River State Park
- Lee and Rose Warner Nature Center
- William O'Brien State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.