Town of
Somerset
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-646-2800
Town Administrator:
Mark UllucciSelect Board:
Allen Smith
Jamison Souza
Jacob Vaught
Annual Town Meeting:
May 20, 2024May, 3rd Monday
Municipal Election:
April 8, 2024April, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 18,250 | |
| Population Density | 2,310 | |
| Registered Voters | 13,869 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,430 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $155,938 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $369,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,307 | |
| Total Households | 7,344 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.68 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $25.36 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $49,664,966 | |
| Total Expenditures | $58,265,047 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $44,399,889 | |
| State Aid | $12,636,212 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,273,230 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,012 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Somerset is a suburban community in Bristol County located in Southeastern Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1790, the town has a rich and colorful heritage dating back to colonial days.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,790 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 7.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 99.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Michael Rodrigues
Mass. House
Patricia Haddad