Somers
Town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
Somers is a town in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, with 10,255 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 240 ft (73 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hazardville, 4.0 miles W.
- 10,255residents (2020 Census)
- 240 ftelevation · 73 m
- 28.5 sq miland area · 73.9 km²
- 359 / sq mipopulation density
- 06071main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Somers
Somers ( SUM-ərss) is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 10,255 at the 2020 census. The town center is listed by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2007, Money Magazine listed Somers 53rd on its "100 Best Places to Live", based on "economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community."
Bordering Massachusetts, Somers is considered part of the city of Springfield NECTA. Somers is 13 miles (21 km) southeast of Springfield and considered more oriented toward it than the city of Hartford, which lies 22 miles (35 km) to the southwest.
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Living in Somers
- Median household income
- $124,705
- Median home value
- $395,800
- Median rent
- $1,184/mo
- Median age
- 43.1
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Somers had 10,255 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,255 |
|---|---|
| Density | 359 per sq mi (139 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Somers at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Capitol Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 10,255 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.53 sq mi (73.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9926° N, 72.4537° W |
| ZIP codes | 06071, 06072 |
| Official website | somersct.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0911069220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Somers
- Hazardville4.0 mi W
- Enfield5.3 mi W
- East Longmeadow, MA5.3 mi NW
- Ellington5.4 mi S
- Crystal Lake5.6 mi SE
- Hampden, MA5.7 mi N
- Sherwood Manor6.0 mi W
- Southwood Acres6.6 mi W
- Longmeadow, MA7.0 mi NW
- Broad Brook7.2 mi SW
- Thompsonville7.3 mi W
- Stafford7.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Somers
What county is Somers in?
Somers is in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Somers, CT?
10,255 people lived in Somers at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Somers, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06071. Other ZIP codes: 06072.
What is the elevation of Somers?
240 feet (73 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Somers?
Hazardville (4.0 mi), Enfield (5.3 mi), East Longmeadow (5.3 mi), Ellington (5.4 mi), Crystal Lake (5.6 mi).
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