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Somerville, TX
City in Burleson County, Texas.
Population
1,126
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
391
ZIP codes
0
Somerville and its ZIP codes
Somerville at a glance
- Somerville is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,667 a year, 16% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,800 (50% below Texas) and median rent is $631 a month.
Local data for Somerville, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerville, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,667
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$142,800
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (457), German Americans (290), Filipino Americans (57).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burleson County. PPP loans are for Somerville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,882
5,127 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $8,824 per person
How people get to work
Somerville, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled20.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerville, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
238
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
82
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 35°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerville, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
Cities near Somerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LyonsCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| Beaver CreekCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 3.1 |
| SnookCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| ClayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.4 |
| BurtonCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| TunisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DeanvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BrenhamCity | 15 mi | 13.1 |
| CaldwellCity | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| CarmineCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Dime BoxCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Cade LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| College StationCity | 21 mi | 51.2 |
| Round TopTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| BryanCity | 24 mi | 55.3 |
| Lake BryanCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerville, TX in?
- Somerville is in Burleson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Somerville, TX?
- About 1,126 people live in Somerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerville?
- Nearby places include Lyons (3.7 mi), Beaver Creek (7.3 mi), Snook (10 mi), Clay (11 mi), Burton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023