At a Glance
Median Income
$44,783
$24,999 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
Zillow: $318,446
Median Rent
$789/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
972/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
75.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
21.9% smoking rate
How Somerville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Somerville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Somerville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerville residents earn a median household income of $44,783 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,999. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 216 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerville is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,446. Median rent is $789/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Somerville reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 972/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
75.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population692
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,783
Per Capita$24,999
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$8,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,153
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$789
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$318,446
Housing Units319
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property972/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation600 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+75.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed191 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Somerville was founded in 1819.
The median home in Somerville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 191 Mbps.
There are 216 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.