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Somerville

Massachusetts · 81,045 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Somerville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,311. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $709,800. 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81,045
+5%since 2000
from 77,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19,657 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 18,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.4
+1%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
75K77K78K80K82K1990201020202024Somerville
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,311
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,315 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,279
+125%since 2000
from $23,628 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$709,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,026
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $874 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
68.9% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(52,874)
Black5.2%(4,215)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(9,159)
Asian10.6%(8,567)
Other3.9%(3,143)
Diversity Score63.7%(51,622)
Diversity Score
64
+32%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
34.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
23.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, Massachusetts?

Somerville, Massachusetts has about 81,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerville, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Somerville, Massachusetts earns about $102,311 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 $709,800, and the typical rent is about $2,026 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, Massachusetts?

About 65.7% 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 11.3% of people in Somerville, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerville, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerville, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,835 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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