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Somerville

28 min to Boston
"Brooklyn of Boston but cheaper (for now)"
Median Price
$1,050,000
$520/sqft
School Rating
7.5/10
Good
Appreciation
5.2%
per year
Commute
28 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Somerville typically may qualify for high-balance conforming loans, though jumbo financing might be needed depending on exact property price.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

The Vibe

Hip artists, young families, and excellent Portuguese food

What It's Really Like

Hip, artistic community with emerging neighborhoods, great restaurants, and strong growth potential

Best For

  • Young professionals
  • Artists and creatives
  • First-time buyers
  • Growth investment

Avoid If

  • You need parking
  • You want suburban quiet
  • You hate gentrification

🌟Highlights

🚇Green Line Extension opened recently
🍕Best pizza and brunch scene
🎭Thriving arts and music scene
📈Property values rising fast

Insider Tips

  • 💡Union Square is gentrifying rapidly
  • 💡Davis Square is peak millennial culture
  • 💡Assembly Row is corporate but convenient

Demographics

Population
79,075
Median Age
33.3
Median Income
$148,803
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