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Somerville, MA

28 min to Boston

"Brooklyn of Boston but cheaper (for now)"

Median Price
$1,015,000
$660/sqft
Schools
5.7/10
Average
Appreciation
5.2/10
Growth Potential
Commute
28 min
to Boston

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5bd3ba2,290 sqft
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What Drives Prices in Somerville

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Decomposition of the $1,015,000 median price into its underlying components.

Land Value$202,201 (20%)
Structure & Quality$808,806 (80%)
School Premium-$30,330 (-3%)
Access & Commute Premium$147,101 (15%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$112,778 (-11%)
560
School Value Score
760
Overall Value Score

The Somerville Vibe

Hip artists, young families, and excellent Portuguese food

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

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

Who It's For

✓ Great for
  • Young professionals
  • Artists and creatives
  • First-time buyers
  • Growth investment
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
  • You need parking
  • You want suburban quiet
  • You hate gentrification

Schools

5.7
Average
out of 10 · K–12 composite
School details & private schools

Demographics

Population81,360
Median Age32.5
Median Household Income$106,892
Work from Home24.8%
Professional Sector68.8%

Insider Tips

  • 1.Union Square is gentrifying rapidly
  • 2.Davis Square is peak millennial culture
  • 3.Assembly Row is corporate but convenient

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