The Town FilesSomerville, Texas
City in Burleson County · population 1,312 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $142,800
- Household income
- $65,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.4
Somerville is a city of 1,312 people in Burleson County, Texas. The median home is worth $142,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns, quieter than 70% of Texas towns.
How Somerville ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Somerville is worth $142,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $65,667, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. Median rent is $631 a month. 83.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Somerville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $142,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $631 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $65,667 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 83.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Somerville
| People | Somerville | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Somerville
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.7°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 125 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 37 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Somerville since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 10, 2000 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 10, 2000.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on January 21, 1998.
Severe weather in Burleson County since 1996
Burleson County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Burleson County
Burleson County had 4,681 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,094 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Somerville itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Somerville
5 public schools with 1,142 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNOOK EL | PK-5 | 305 | 15.3 |
| SNOOK SECONDARY | 6-12 | 301 | 10.0 |
| SOMERVILLE EL | PK-4 | 209 | 13.1 |
| SOMERVILLE H S | 8-12 | 199 | 10.0 |
| SOMERVILLE INT | 5-7 | 128 | 11.6 |
Towns near Somerville
- Beaver Creek, TX7.6 mi · 910 people · home $96,900
- Snook, TX10.6 mi · 506 people · home $209,400
- Brenham, TX15.3 mi · 17,369 people · home $241,100
- Caldwell, TX16.2 mi · 3,993 people · home $220,800
- Cade Lakes, TX18.6 mi · 507 people · home —
- College Station, TX21.7 mi · 120,511 people · home $346,700
- Bryan, TX23.9 mi · 83,980 people · home $227,800
- Lake Bryan, TX25.7 mi · 2,060 people · home $267,100
Somerville questions
Is Somerville, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Somerville scores better for retirees than 90% of Texas towns and quieter than 70%. 32.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.4).
How much does a house cost in Somerville?
The median owner-occupied home in Somerville is valued at $142,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,667, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $631 a month.
What is the weather like in Somerville?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 34.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Somerville get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Somerville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 10, 2000. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)