Union Square, Somerville, MA

Living in Union Square

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Bikeability 99
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Walkability 99
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 79
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Schools 48
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Residents

30k Population +350 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +16% (2010–19)
39% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years46%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian12%
Black6%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household39%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone26%

Economy

$95k Median Household Income +$34k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle11%
Car, truck, or van36%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation26%
Taxicab<1%
Walked20%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$698k Median Home Value +$205k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$569 (2010–19)
30% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier62%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Union Square

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Union Square

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 37 4 9
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Union Square

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Union Square, Somerville, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Union Square, Somerville, MA

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St Pauls Choir School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Union Square, Somerville, MA

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Lesley University
1 miles, W
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Harvard University
1 miles, W
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Cambridge College
1 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Union Square, Somerville, MA

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Airports

Airports near Union Square, Somerville, MA

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Manchester Airport
42 miles, NW
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