At a Glance
Median Income
$103,869
$54,478 per capita
Home Value
$403,600
Zillow: $552,174
Median Rent
$1,748/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.5%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
9.0% 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?
B+
3.8 / 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 $103,869 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,478. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerville is $403,600 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $552,174. Median rent is $1,748/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Somerville reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 747/100K.
Education
53.5% of adults in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,958
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density5,538/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born25.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,869
Per Capita$54,478
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A
Home Value$403,600
Rent$1,748
Ownership44.5%
Zillow$552,174
Housing Units5,340
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent79/100K
Property747/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation45 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Somerville was founded in 1863.
The median home in Somerville was built in 1958.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
25.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.