Living here
Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates37.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Somerset Economic Development
The Somerset Economic Development Committee is responsible for advising the Somerset Selectmen on cultivating a diverse economy while recognizing the need to maintain a balance between attracting new investment to increase the local tax base, encouraging and supporting local businesses, fostering local entrepreneurship, and strengthening Somerset's key businesses and industries. Its focus areas include planning and development, marketing and promotion, government cooperation, and public participation.
state
MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state
Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo