At a Glance
Median Income
$31,063
$21,135 per capita
Home Value
$301,400
Zillow: $290,007
Median Rent
$645/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
436/100K
1,618/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Somerville residents earn a median household income of $31,063 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,135. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 823 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Somerville is $301,400 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,007. Median rent is $645/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Somerville reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,618/100K. The murder rate is 31.1/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Somerville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,439
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$31,063
Per Capita$21,135
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$2,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,098
Housing
F
Home Value$301,400
Rent$645
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$290,007
Housing Units1,253
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent436/100K
Property1,618/100K
Murder31.1/100K
Assault342/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain54.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation469 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Somerville was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.