Somerville

Welcome to Somerville

Somerville is located just north of Boston and next to Cambridge and has a population of about 77,000. It is a residential neighborhood with an industrial past, which includes one special legacy; the invention of the marshmallow crème that we lovingly call “Fluff.”

Somerville was often referred to as “Slummerville,” referring to its history of crime and ties to James “Whitey” Bulger and the “Winter Hill Gang.” Today, the area has reemerged as a popular destination for professionals and families. The neighborhood is primarily comprised of single-family and multi-family homes, many of which have been converted into condominiums.

Popular established neighborhoods include Davis Square and Porter Square, as well as Union Square which is undergoing a large-scale redevelopment, thanks in part to a new Green Line station. The section of Somerville which is above Route 93 is also being reinvented as Assembly Square, complete with a shopping district, rental and condominium housing as well as medical, lab, and office space.

Featured Developments

13 Alpine

24 Rush

519 on Broadway

Inman Crossing

Similar Neighborhoods

Cambridge

Overview for Somerville, MA

80,608 people live in Somerville, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $59,447. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

80,608

Total Population

33 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$59,447

Average individual Income

Around Somerville, MA

There's plenty to do around Somerville, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

92

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

79

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

82

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chattermark Distillers, Clothware, and Chaubandi Boutique.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Chattermark Distillers page on Yelp Search 200 Terminal St on Google Maps	Dining	2.67 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Clothware page on Yelp Search 1773 Mass Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	0.93 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Chaubandi Boutique page on Yelp Search 177 Massachusetts Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	2.3 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Appalachian Mountain Club page on Yelp Search 10 City Square on Google Maps	Active	2.4 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fitness Together - Charlestown page on Yelp Search 271 Main St on Google Maps	Active	2.02 miles	26 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hannah Landes, LMT page on Yelp Search 1842 Beacon St on Google Maps	Active	4.3 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Human Performance Specialist page on Yelp Search 364 Boylston St on Google Maps	Active	3.11 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Koltun Ballet Boston page on Yelp Search 23 Main St on Google Maps	Active	4.59 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Embody School page on Yelp Search 46 Second St on Google Maps	Active	1.85 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Helena Chang page on Yelp Search 16 Elm St on Google Maps	Active	1.6 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Alexander Safar page on Yelp Search 164 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.02 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Common Sense Massage page on Yelp Search 366 Mass Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.83 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the New England Eyebrow Threading page on Yelp Search 467 Main St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.78 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Darling Starling Salon page on Yelp Search 4 Lexington St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.3 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kim's Beauty Design page on Yelp Search 315 Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	3.33 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Amy's Salon page on Yelp Search 1179 Massachusetts Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.38 miles	43 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Derek's Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 235 Park Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.48 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Salon Vanessa page on Yelp Search 4 Maplewood St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.1 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kent Cheung page on Yelp Search 150 Huntington Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.34 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jill Miller Esthetics page on Yelp Search 236 Commercial St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.17 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Somerville, MA

Population Households Employment

Somerville has 34,523 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Somerville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 80,608 people call Somerville home. The population density is 23,431.811 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

80,608

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33

Median Age

50.12 / 49.88%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

34,523

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$59,447

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Somerville, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Somerville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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