Somerville, MA
Living in Somerville
Bikeability97
Walkability94
Commute22
Public Transit93
Affordability19
Public Safety62
Airports54
Hospitals67
Colleges81
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Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
81kPopulation+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
$97kMedian 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
$665kMedian Home Value+$211k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian 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
St Catherine of Genoa School
0 miles, SW
Bright Future Educare Center
1 miles, NE
Eliot-Pearson Children's School
1 miles, NW
Cambridge Friends School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Somerville, MA
Lesley University
1 miles, SW
Harvard University
1 miles, SW
Tufts University
2 miles, NW
Cambridge College
2 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Somerville, MA
Cambridge Health Alliance
1 miles, S
Mount Auburn Hospital
2 miles, SW
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
2 miles, SE
Massachusetts General Hospital
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Somerville, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Manchester Airport
41 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
49 miles, S