Porter Square, Somerville, MA
Living in Porter Square
Bikeability99
Walkability99
Commute27
Public Transit95
Affordability90
Public Safety63
Airports54
Hospitals69
Colleges77
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Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
38%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years57%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years10%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black1%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone36%
Economy
$118kMedian Household Income+$49k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more23%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van31%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab1%
Walked16%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$702kMedian Home Value+$175k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian Monthly Rent+$602 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units26%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K35%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M12%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas4%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Porter Square
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Porter Square
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%
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 Porter Square
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Porter Square, Somerville, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Porter Square, Somerville, MA
St Catherine of Genoa School
0 miles, E
Cambridge Friends School
1 miles, W
St Peter School
1 miles, SW
St Pauls Choir School
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Porter Square, Somerville, MA
Lesley University
1 miles, S
Harvard University
1 miles, S
Tufts University
1 miles, N
Cambridge College
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Porter Square, Somerville, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
1 miles, SE
Mount Auburn Hospital
1 miles, SW
Arbour Human Resource Institute
3 miles, S
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Porter Square, Somerville, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Manchester Airport
41 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
49 miles, S