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Somerset, PA

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Population
5,815
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,177 ft
Median Home Value
$163,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$678/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$47,102
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in PennsylvaniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in PennsylvaniaNearest larger communityJohnstown, Pennsylvania24 miles away · 17,654 residents.

About Somerset

Somerset is a borough and the county seat of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Historically central to the 1794 Whiskey Rebellion and positioned along the Pennsylvania Turnpike at an elevation of 2,190 feet above sea level, the community of approximately 5,944 is served by the Somerset Area School District for public education for local students.

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

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