Life in Somersworth research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Somersworth over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Somersworth:
The population in Somersworth is 11,994.
The median home value in Somersworth is $380,908.
The median income in Somersworth is $75,841.
The cost of living in Somersworth is 113 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Somersworth is $1,330.
The unemployment rate in Somersworth is 2.8%.
The poverty rate in Somersworth is 8.7%.
The average high in Somersworth is 57.6° and the average low is 36.3°.
Crime in Somersworth summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Somersworth. Key points include:
There were 256 total crimes in Somersworth in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Somersworth is 2,105.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Somersworth is 90.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Somersworth is 2,014.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Somersworth is -9.42% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Somersworth / 100k People |
New Hampshire / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 256 | 2,105.3 | 1,245.3 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 11 | 90.5 | 146.4 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 1 | 8.2 | 20.5 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 3 | 24.7 | 85.3 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 245 | 2,014.8 | 1,098.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 10 | 82.2 | 103.3 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 218 | 1,792.8 | 919.1 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 17 | 139.8 | 76.4 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Somersworth summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Somersworth. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New Hampshire. Key points include:
The cost of living in Somersworth is 113 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Somersworth is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Somersworth is $380,908.
The median income in Somersworth is $75,841.
Living Expense | Somersworth | New Hampshire | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 113 | 114 | 100 | |
Services | 129 | 123 | 100 | |
Groceries | 106 | 102 | 100 | |
Health | 130 | 124 | 100 | |
Housing | 99 | 108 | 100 | |
Transportation | 107 | 110 | 100 | |
Utilities | 117 | 122 | 100 |
The average high in Somersworth is 57.6° and the average low is 36.3°.
There are 89.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.5 inches of precipitation each year with 51.2 inches of snow.
Stat | Somersworth |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 57.6 |
Average Annual Low | 36.3 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 89.6 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 47.5 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 51.2 |
I have been a resident of Somersworth, NH for nearly three years now. I *chose* to live here, for 1,000 reasons that do not fit these narrow-minded metrics. However, I will not take issue with that. What I will dissect is the text written here about my chosen home.
According to the chatter weve read on forums, this ranking is valid. People complain about drug dealing, s*x clubs and other nefarious behavior. Fact is, Somersworth is the second most dangerous city you can live in New Hampshire."||||-"Chatter we've read on forums." Is this the scientific research that you speak of- Nice.
"Theres a lot of Section 8 housing here, and apparently, you have to stay away from certain areas of downtown.There was a murder in town in 2013, and you have a 1 in 25 chance of being the victim of a robbery, most likely a car or home break in. Yikes."
I love the scientific correlation between Section 8 and rampant crime. Gosh, those Section 8 tenants should just be dropped off into the ocean and the world would be a better place. Oh shoot - that's in Portsmouth. G*d forbid someone who was down on their luck wander a toe over into the precious mecca of everything awesome and beautiful. ||||"The fact remains there are far better options if you want to commute into Portsmouth."
Speak of the devil! Well, you know life would have many far better options if the entire populous of Somersworth received a 500% pay grade increase. Perhaps instead of fleeing the treacherous wastelands described here, those shiny new tax dollars could go into making Somersworth shiny and beautiful."
The current population in Somersworth is 11,994. The population has increased 1.5% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 11,994 | 0.9% |
2021 | 11,883 | 0.7% |
2020 | 11,797 | 0.3% |
2019 | 11,756 | -0.2% |
2018 | 11,778 | 0.1% |
2017 | 11,765 | -0.1% |
2016 | 11,780 | -0.0% |
2015 | 11,782 | -0.4% |
2014 | 11,830 | 0.1% |
2013 | 11,822 | - |
83.9% White with 10,066 White residents.
2.0% African American with 241 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 523 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 117 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 488 Two Or More residents.
4.6% Hispanic with 553 Hispanic residents.
Race | Somersworth | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 83.9% | 88.3% | 58.9% |
African American | 2.0% | 1.3% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 4.4% | 2.6% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 4.6% | 4.3% | 18.7% |
Somersworth is 49.2% female with 5,904 female residents.
Somersworth is 50.8% male with 6,089 male residents.
Gender | Somersworth | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 49.2% | 50.0% | 50.4% |
Male | 50.8% | 50.0% | 49.6% |
2.0% of adults in Somersworth completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Somersworth completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Somersworth completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Somersworth completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Somersworth completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Somersworth completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Somersworth completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Somersworth completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Somersworth completed doctorate degree.
Education | Somersworth | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 24.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 27.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
1.9% of households in Somersworth earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Somersworth earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Somersworth earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Somersworth earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.4% of households in Somersworth earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.2% of households in Somersworth earn $50,000 to $74,999.
19.6% of households in Somersworth earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.3% of households in Somersworth earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.8% of households in Somersworth earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Somersworth earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Somersworth | NH | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 5.5% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 9.4% | 9.0% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 15.1% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 19.6% | 13.1% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 19.9% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 5.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |