Ball Square, Somerville, MA

Living in Ball Square

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 98
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Commute 26
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 77
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Schools 60
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Residents

18k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
39% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years62%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian11%
Black4%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone34%

Economy

$113k Median Household Income +$44k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more21%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector64%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van38%
Public transportation37%
Taxicab<1%
Walked13%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$631k Median Home Value +$211k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$675 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached17%
Multiple units37%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier68%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K23%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more3%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ball Square

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Ball Square

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 3 11
Mar 37 5 8
Apr 48 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 2
Dec 32 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ball Square

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ball Square, Somerville, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Ball Square, Somerville, MA

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Colleges

Colleges near Ball Square, Somerville, MA

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Tufts University
1 miles, N
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Lesley University
1 miles, S
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Harvard University
2 miles, S
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Cambridge College
2 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ball Square, Somerville, MA

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Mount Auburn Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Ball Square, Somerville, MA

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Manchester Airport
40 miles, NW
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