Union Square, Somerville, MA
Living in Union Square
Bikeability99
Walkability99
Commute34
Public Transit92
Affordability99
Public Safety63
Airports54
Hospitals65
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
30kPopulation+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
$95kMedian 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
$698kMedian Home Value+$205k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Union Square, Somerville, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Union Square, Somerville, MA
St Catherine of Genoa School
1 miles, NW
The Henry Buckner School
1 miles, S
St Pauls Choir School
1 miles, SW
Bright Future Educare Center
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Union Square, Somerville, MA
Lesley University
1 miles, W
Harvard University
1 miles, W
Cambridge College
1 miles, E
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Union Square, Somerville, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
1 miles, SW
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
2 miles, SE
Mount Auburn Hospital
2 miles, W
Massachusetts General Hospital
2 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Union Square, Somerville, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Manchester Airport
42 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, S