Somerset, Massachusetts, a charming New England town located in Bristol County, abutting the Taunton River, is unquestionably, a great landing spot for families in their search for a new home. The appeal of Somerset is driven by its rich history, sense of community, and culture. Somerset is at the top of many buyers’ wish lists when it comes to re-locating, for many reasons including it’s gorgeous real estate properties. In this blog I’ve outlined the top 5 reasons why Somerset is a great place to call home.
1. Education. There are a few important factors that keep real estate values high and none may be more important than a strong schools system.
In a recent article on Realtor.com, 91 percent of buyers say school boundaries are important in their real estate search. If you land in that category, then Somerset should undoubtedly be at the top of your list when purchasing your next home. Somerset’s new state of the art High School, which currently holds a 9 out of 10 Great School Rating, is 12 percentage points higher than the state average in graduating it’s students. That graduation rate is an astounding 97%! Somerset is also high above the state average in SAT scores with an average score of 1552, and is ranked significantly high in college readiness statistics.
Consumers are willing to sacrifice certain things to live in the right school district including giving up certain amenities. 51% of consumers would actually give up shopping for schools! One out of five buyers would give up a bedroom or garage for a better school. And one out of three would actually buy a smaller home. Fortunately, if you are considering Somerset, you shouldn’t have to make any of those sacrifices.
2. Safety. Public safety is a huge concern for Americans, especially these days. Not feeling safe in your community or your home is not a feeling that any of us want. Thanks to its great police and fire departments, and other first responders, Somerset continues to be one of Massachusetts’s safer communities to bring up your family. Somerset is well below the state’s average violent crime rate (per capita), and is also well below in property crime rates (per capita).
3. Location. Somerset has a strong sense of community along with fast and secure access to global economic systems, including work and stores. Enjoy the quaintness of Pierce Beach located on the Taunton River, surrounded by beautifully manicured grounds, picnic areas, parks, and playgrounds. Somerset is located in Southeastern, Massachusetts and is within close proximity to beautiful and historical New England areas including Boston, Newport, Providence, and the Cape.
4. Arts and Culture. Somerset’s Music Town Festival and the Spirit of Somerset are just two of the festivities that highlight the arts and culture of Somerset. Soap box derby’s , clamboils, boat and pony rides are just a few of the traditions that the Spirit of Somerset rolls out on an annual basis, to bring families and the community together. The Music Town Festival is highlighted by it’s annual music town parade, which takes place every fall, and sees hundreds of families come out to enjoy several area bands, including Somerset High School’s nationally esteemed marching band.
5. Traditional Values. There is a heavy emphasis placed on traditional values in Somerset, which brings out a strong sense of community. Whether your in the quiet confines of Lina’s restaurant, enjoying a waffle cone at Somerset Creamery, or relaxing on Pierce’s beach, you can always count on feeling part of a community rich in traditional values.
If you are interested in learning more about specific Somerset properties, please feel free to call Eric Alberto at (508) 837-9598, and I will gladly answer your questions.
