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Somerville

Massachusetts · 75,754 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Somerville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,731. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $453,800. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75,754
−2%since 2000
from 77,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18,374 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 18,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.4
+1%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K77K78K80K82K1990201020202024Somerville
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,731
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,315 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,517
+38%since 2000
from $23,628 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$453,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $874 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
67.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.4
+30%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(56,320)
Black6.3%(4,868)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(6,786)
Asian6.4%(4,972)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(37,397)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(52,359)
Black6.4%(4,869)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(8,017)
Asian8.7%(6,578)
Other4.5%(3,447)
Diversity Score61.4%(46,480)
Diversity Score
61
+27%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
32.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
51.2%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, Massachusetts?

Somerville, Massachusetts has about 75,754 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerville, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Somerville, Massachusetts earns about $61,731 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerville, Massachusetts expensive?

In Somerville, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $453,800, and the typical rent is about $1,299 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, Massachusetts?

About 52.3% of adults age 25 and over in Somerville, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts?

About 14.7% of people in Somerville, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerville, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerville, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 456 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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