Located just east of the St. Croix River, about 30 miles from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Village of Somerset is a community of nearly 3,000 residents in a county of 98,838 people. The Village offers the best of small-town living with city amenities within reach.

Somerset is growing thanks to a number of factors:

• A new bridge on the main route to the Twin Cities
• A robust and diverse local business climate means good manufacturing, office, medical and professional jobs close to home
• A supportive local government with flexible zoning and permitting processes
• Somerset School District is in the top 30% of districts in Wisconsin
• The Apple River and surrounding area offer a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities
• Strong housing market

TID 5 Economic Development Opportunities

Somerset Commerce Center
The new Somerset Commerce Center is a 45-acre development that has everything in place to welcome businesses of any industry to our industrious village. Learn more about our industrious village.

• • • Excellent access to markets
    • A strong workforce 
    • Respected training and educational institutions
    • Competitive wages
    • State and local tax advantages
    • Supportive local government

Centennial Farms Acres
A new, 160-acre property ready for commercial and residential development just a short distance from Minneapolis and St. Paul. If you are a developer deciding where to site your next residential project, the Village of Somerset is an idyllic setting and smart investment. Our pro-growth local government offers flexible permitting and zoning options and a supportive partnership model. Learn more about our thriving community.


Commercial Lots Available

• Rivard Street Commercial Lots For Sale
• TID 3 Downtown lots; Request for Proposals

Village of Somerset -Parcel Finder App

• Zoning Map
• Building Inspector

Village of Somerset - Comprehensive Plan (amended 12-8-18)

Plan Commission Forms: (Plan Commission Application, Application to Rezone, Conditional Use Permit Application)

• Village of Somerset Assessor
• Link to Village of Somerset Property Search
• Village of Somerset Zoning Regulations
• St Croix Economic Development Corp.
• West Central Regional Planning Commission
• Site Plan Checklist
• Conditional Use Permit Checklist
• Plan Commission Application

For More Information

Robert Gunther
Public Works/Economic Development Director
Village offices: 715-247-3395
Cell:715-760-0884

St Croix Economic Development Corp.
715-381-4383