Economic Development

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

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