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Somerset, MD
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Population
1,088
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,949
ZIP codes
0
Somerset and its ZIP codes
Somerset at a glance
- Somerset is about 6.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,775,000 (about 4.2 times the Maryland figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Somerset, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerset, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
1.9%
Median home value
$1,775,000
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
93.7%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (158), Irish Americans (139), Polish Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Somerset.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$96,368
456,358 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,882
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.2B
FY 2026, $16,210 per person
How people get to work
Somerset, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone26.4%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit11.2%
- Walked8.8%
- Bicycle4.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
- Worked from home42.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerset, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,849
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,029
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerset, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.1%
U.S. 33.3% -9.2 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
5.4%
U.S. 12.8% -7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
Cities near Somerset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship Heights VillageCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Chevy Chase VillageTown | 1 mi | 0.4 |
| Chevy ChaseTown | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Chevy Chase Section ThreeVillage | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 13.3 |
| Martin's AdditionsVillage | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Chevy Chase Section FiveVillage | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| BrookmontCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| Chevy ChaseCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Glen EchoTown | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| North Chevy ChaseVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Cabin JohnCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| South KensingtonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Chevy Chase ViewTown | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| KensingtonTown | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Silver SpringCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerset, MD in?
- Somerset is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Somerset, MD?
- About 1,088 people live in Somerset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerset?
- Nearby places include Friendship Heights Village (0.4 mi), Chevy Chase Village (1 mi), Chevy Chase (1.3 mi), Chevy Chase Section Three (1.5 mi), Bethesda (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023