At a Glance
Median Income
$127,056
$70,880 per capita
Home Value
$899,400
Zillow: $914,966
Median Rent
$2,468/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.0%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
264 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerville residents earn a median household income of $127,056 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,880. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerville is $899,400 , 219% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $914,966. Median rent is $2,468/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Somerville reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,255/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.0% of adults in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population80,549
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density19,551/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,056
Per Capita$70,880
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
C+
Home Value$899,400
Rent$2,468
Ownership34.3%
Zillow$914,966
Housing Units37,054
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,255/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault137/100K
Burglary171/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days264/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+32.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations59
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Somerville was built in 1938.
19.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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