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Somerset, MD

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Population
1,151
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
296 ft
Median Home Value
$1,775,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$250,001
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Somerset

Somerset is a charming, quiet pocket of Montgomery County tucked right along the Washington, D.C. border. With around 1,200 residents, it has the feel of a peaceful small town right next to bustling Bethesda and Friendship Heights. Shaded sidewalks and welcoming neighbors give the streets a warm neighborhood vibe, and having the Metro just a short walk away makes commuting into the city remarkably easy.

2019 06 12 12 57 23 View north along Little Falls Parkway just north of Maryland State Route 190 (River Road) in Somerset, Montgomery County, Maryland

Much of the town is a designated historic district filled with turn-of-the-century Victorians, Craftsman cottages, and thoughtfully renovated family homes. Residents enjoy easy access to the community pool, tennis courts, local parks, and the highly regarded Somerset Elementary School. It is an inviting spot for anyone seeking quiet residential comfort right at the edge of the nation's capital.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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