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Somerset, TX
City in Bexar County, Texas.
Population
2,005
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,004
ZIP codes
0
Somerset and its ZIP codes
Somerset at a glance
- Somerset is about 8.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $77,917, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,400 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $1,189 a month.
Local data for Somerset, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerset, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,917
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$200,400
Median rent
$1,189/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,554), German Americans (134), Irish Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bexar County. PPP loans are for Somerset.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,846
937,109 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21B
FY 2026, $10,436 per person
How people get to work
Somerset, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerset, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,353
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4,411
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 42°F
29.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerset, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.9%
U.S. 11.1% +20.8 pts
Cities near Somerset
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Von OrmyCity | 3.4 mi | 1.9 |
| MacdonaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| LytleCity | 8.1 mi | 4.8 |
| LaCosteCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Lackland AFBCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| NataliaCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| PoteetCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Sandy OaksCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| CastrovilleCity | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| LemingCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| DevineCity | 16 mi | 3.2 |
| BigfootCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 23.9 |
| San AntonioCity | 17 mi | 498.9 |
| Leon ValleyCity | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| Balcones HeightsCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Olmos ParkCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerset, TX in?
- Somerset is in Bexar County, Texas.
- What is the population of Somerset, TX?
- About 2,005 people live in Somerset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerset?
- Nearby places include Von Ormy (3.4 mi), Macdona (6.1 mi), Lytle (8.1 mi), LaCoste (11 mi), Lackland AFB (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023