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Somerville, MA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Somerville.

Population: 78,456 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Somerville, MA is $929,822 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $986,667 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,442/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$929,822

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$929,822
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+8.8%
10-year appreciation
+43.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$945,207
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$986,667
Median list price
$1.05M
Median price per sqft
$691
1-year sale-price change
-13.1%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
178
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,442/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,440/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,518/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,008/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,584/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,953/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
Schools include
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park, Somerville High, Next Wave Junior High, Full Circle High School, West Somerville Neighborhood

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A10
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Wells G&H (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
48.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
65
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
200
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
266,714
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
217,705

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
42
Nearest national park
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (2 mi)
National parks include
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
63
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
69
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHALLIANCE HOSPITALS, MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-8,374 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
73.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.5%
Median annual property tax
$6,148
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
811,193
Average weekly wage
$2,343
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,341

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SomervilleState medianUS median
Median home value$929,822$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$986,667$585,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,442/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,148$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Somerville, MA?
$929,822.
What is the median sale price in Somerville, MA?
$986,667.
How long do homes take to sell in Somerville, MA?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Somerville, MA?
Typical rent: $3,442/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Somerville, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Somerville, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A10; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Somerville, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Somerville, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Somerville, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Somerville, MA?
11 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Somerville, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Somerville, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Somerville, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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