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Somersworth.
About
Life in Somersworth
Somersworth is a community of 12,060 people in New Hampshire. The median household income is $74,504, median rent runs about $1,477 per month, and median home values are around $318,400. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Somersworth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from Indonesia
Who lives in Somersworth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Somersworth, the largest foreign-born group is from Indonesia (11.5%), and 2.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
14.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.5%
of households
Married Couples
38.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NH
Rent, home values, and income in Somersworth
In Somersworth, home values are 21% below the NH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,805
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $445,426 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below NH average
Unemployment in Somersworth
Unemployment in Somersworth is 0.5 percentage points lower than the NH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Somersworth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.8 min avg
How Somersworth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Somersworth, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM)
Regional airport · few flights91k passengers boarded in 2025
- 63 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 65% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Somersworth runs 65% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
114
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,637.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Somersworth Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Storm most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
64.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Strafford County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Strafford County, which includes Somersworth, the most common type is winter storm, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Winter Storm | $133,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | $120,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2018 | 12 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Strafford County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in York County, ME (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 16 miles from Somersworth) is typically good — 353 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
353
per year
Moderate Days
9
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: York County, ME (16 mi away)
Climate80°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Somersworth has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.2"
Annual Snowfall
38.9"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
145
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
139
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 15°F | 2.53" |
| Feb | 35°F | 17°F | 2.22" |
| Mar | 44°F | 25°F | 3.72" |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 3.67" |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 3.52" |
| Jun | 77°F | 54°F | 3.86" |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.52" |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 3.17" |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.43" |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 4.39" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.89" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 3.30" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Somersworth
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Somersworth's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wentworth-douglass Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Dover
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · Rochester
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Portsmouth
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Somersworth
Somersworth's student/teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Somersworth (within 15 miles)
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
8.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,261 students · in-state tuition $19,682 · 78% graduate · median earnings $71,477 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,259 students · in-state tuition $7,650 · 36% graduate · median earnings $54,240 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lowell National Historical Park, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Somersworth
Somersworth has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lowell National Historical Park (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awaySalem Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
62 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
62 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Somersworth
Somersworth Public Library
25 Main Street, Somersworth
Cities Near Somersworth
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Somersworth FAQ
Is Somersworth, New Hampshire affordable?⌄
Somersworth's median rent is $1,477/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $74,504/year. Median home value is $318,400.
Is Somersworth, New Hampshire safe?⌄
Somersworth's violent crime rate was 114 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1637 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Somersworth, New Hampshire?⌄
Somersworth has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Somersworth, New Hampshire?⌄
The cost of living in Somersworth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,477/month and median household income is $74,504/year. The median home value is $318,400. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Somersworth, New Hampshire?⌄
The average commute in Somersworth is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from