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Somerset, Texas

City · Population 1,843 · #640 in Texas
Somerset, Texas

Somerset is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. It is located less than 20 miles south of downtown San Antonio and is part of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan area.

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About Somerset

Set in the central part of Texas, Somerset is a small town with an estimated population of 1,843.

Officially, Somerset is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 922 residents per square mile.

📰 Somerset News Today

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Somerset Unique

  • One of 11 places in the US named Somerset — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
  • Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Somerset

  • Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
  • Constantino's — pizza
  • El Paraiso — mexican
  • Vallarta Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Somerset

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Somerset

  • SHIRLEEN ZACHARIAS EARLY CLGE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
  • SOMERSET EARLY CHILDHOOD EL
  • SOMERSET EL
  • SOMERSET H S
  • SOMERSET J H

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,843
Rank in state#640 of 1,224
Land area2 sq mi
Density922/sq mi
Coordinates29.2286, -98.6569

🗺️ Map of Somerset