Somerville, MA

Living in Somerville

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 94
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 93
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Affordability 19
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Public Safety 62
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 81
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Schools 51
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Residents

81k Population +5.7k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age
64% College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
42% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black6%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate14%
Some College12%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree31%

Households

Family household42%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone28%

Economy

$97k Median Household Income +$36k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more14%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts65%
Military<1%
Sales and office14%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van42%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation34%
Taxicab1%
Walked11%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$665k Median Home Value +$211k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$579 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units29%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier64%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Somerville

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Somerville

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (65%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump25%

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 Somerville

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding6
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Somerville, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Somerville, MA

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Colleges

Colleges near Somerville, MA

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Lesley University
1 miles, SW
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Harvard University
1 miles, SW
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Tufts University
2 miles, NW
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Cambridge College
2 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Somerville, MA

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Mount Auburn Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Somerville, MA

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Manchester Airport
41 miles, NW
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