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Anyone else feel this way? Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,468/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thanks! The city has inve...
First post here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Been meaning to ask this. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cheers.
As a 6-year resident, here are some things about Somerville that don't make it into the guides: 1. There are amazing hiking trails 20 min from downtown 2. Several hidden gem restaurants that rival big city food 3. Cost of living is way better than people think Give it a chance if you're considerin...
OK so I'm a 24-year-old sales rep and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 80,549, Somerville is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Honestly, I think i...
Hey, I work in finance and With a population of 80,549, Somerville is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Somerville sits at 203.3 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots?
Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $127,056 in Somerville. Rent is about $2,468/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than ...
Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Median household income is $127,056, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 80,549, Somerville is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Somerville sits at 203.3 per 100K. The une...
I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $899,400 on average. With a population of 80,549, Somerville is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $899,400, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People her...
Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Somerville sits at 203.3 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Alright, I'm a 42-year-old firefighter and Median household income is $127,056, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $899,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Somerville sits at 203.3 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and With a population of 80,549, Somerville is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, ...
I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $127,056 in Somerville. You can expect to pay around $2,468 for rent here. With a population of 80,549, Somerville is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a ...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Indianapolis and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $127,056 in Somerville. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to.
Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Somerville sits at 203.3 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $899,400, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if yo...
OK so I work in media and Household incomes average around $127,056 in Somerville. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Hey everyone, I'm a 39-year-old police officer and You can expect to pay around $2,468 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here?
I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has impr...
OK so It's a a smaller city city with about 80,549 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Hello, Median household income is $127,056, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $899,400, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
I keep seeing people overlook Somerville when talking about great places to live. With a population of 80,549, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. There are tons of parks and outdoor spaces. Weather is moderate — about 52F average.
Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? Thanks for reading. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Homes are going for about $899,400 on average. Median household income is $127,056, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 80,549 people. The median home value here is around $899,400, which is pretty ...
Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $127,056, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,468 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a...
Moved here 14 years ago for work. Somerville has a growing scene for young professionals. Income levels are solid here — median is around $127,056. Rent runs about $2,468/month for a typical apartment. The social scene is better than I expected. Would I recommend it? Absolutely..
I'm originally from Nashville and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new ...
Hi all, I relocated for work and Is this normal for Somerville? Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider -Somerville sits at 203.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,468 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by ne...
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