Somerville, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
80,549 Population
$127,056 Median Income
$899,400 Home Value
$2,468 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
267 Violent Crime / 100K
32.3 yrs Median Age
68.0% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.9
Economy
2.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population80,549
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density19,551/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 69.5%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$127,056
Per Capita Income$70,880
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate6.5%
County GDP$190,778M

Housing

2.7/5
Home Value (Census)$899,400
Zillow Value$914,966
Median Rent$2,468
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Depression24.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime267/100K
Property Crime1,534/100K
Murder1.3/100K
Vehicle Theft136.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul36° / 74°
Rain56 in/yr
Snow35 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+68.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)29

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Work From Home29.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations59

How Somerville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$127,056
Home Value$899,400
Median Rent$2,468
Poverty Rate6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+68.0%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime266.9 /100K
Avg Temperature51.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population80,549
Population Density19,551 per sq mi
Median Age32.3 years
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69.5% Black 4.6% Hispanic 1% Other 24.9%
White69.5%
Black or African American4.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races24.9%

Language

English Only72.0%
Spanish Speakers28.0%
English 72% Spanish 28%

Social Characteristics

Disability8.2%
Health Insurance97.9%

Income

69% above avg
Median Household Income$127,056
Per Capita Income$70,880
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$2,525
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$122,612

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate6.5%
Total Establishments (County)33,364
County GDP$190,778M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation2,747
Healthcare Facilities2,078
Retail Stores2,312
Manufacturing311
Total Establishments33,364

Industry Mix

Restaurants 2,747 Healthcare 2,078 Retail 2,312 Manufacturing 311

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$122,612
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,634

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.7 min
Work From Home29.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

219% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$899,400
Zillow Home Value Index$914,966

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$999,999
Price Per Sq Ft$662
Homes Sold (month)34
Sale-to-List Ratio100.1%
Price Drops16.2%
Active Inventory68

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied34.3%

Rental Costs

112% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,468
Zillow Rent Index$3,322

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,634
Effective Tax Rate (est.)0.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure26.0%
Asthma11.5%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity17.8%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage97.9%
Regular Checkup79.1%
Premature Death Rate6,117 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access99.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,078
Restaurants (County)2,747

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime266.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter1.3 /100K
Rape12.5 /100K
Robbery72.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault180.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,533.9 /100K
Burglary240.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,156.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft136.6 /100K
Arson5.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)26

Temperature

36°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
Sunny Days264 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation55.7 in
Annual Snowfall35.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Land Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density19,551 per sq mi
Latitude42.3904°
Longitude-71.1010°
County FIPS25025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 22.4%
D 74.8%

Democrat +52.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+68.0%
High School+93.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density19,551 per sq mi
Land Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations59
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)62
Public Libraries (County)29

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)26

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