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Somerville, MA
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. ZIP codes: 02143, 02144, 02145.
Population
81,036
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
19,668
ZIP codes
3
Somerville and its ZIP codes
Somerville at a glance
- Somerville is about 22 times as dense as Massachusetts as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 248 cities and towns in Massachusetts.
- The median household income is $132,572, 28% above the Massachusetts median of $103,960.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $911,300 (62% above Massachusetts) and median rent is $2,517 a month.
Local data for Somerville, MA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerville, MA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$132,572
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$911,300
Median rent
$2,517/mo
Homeownership
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher
69.4%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (13,691), Italian Americans (9,101), German Americans (6,777).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Middlesex County. PPP loans are for Somerville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$118,479
903,942 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$112,011
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.4B
FY 2026, $16,790 per person
PPP loans
$207M
2,040 loans, 19,419 jobs reported
How people get to work
Somerville, MA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone29.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit19.3%
- Walked8.5%
- Bicycle5.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home31.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerville, MA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,840
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4,000
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 23°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone83 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerville, MA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
5.7%
U.S. 12.1% -6.4 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Somerville
3 in or overlapping Somerville. Population shown
Cities near Somerville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CambridgeCity | 2 mi | 6.4 |
| MedfordCity | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| EverettCity | 2.4 mi | 3.4 |
| MaldenCity | 3.1 mi | 5 |
| ChelseaCity | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| ArlingtonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5.1 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.6 |
| WatertownCity | 4.1 mi | 4 |
| MelroseCity | 4.7 mi | 4.7 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 6 |
| RevereCity | 5.1 mi | 5.7 |
| StonehamCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6 |
| BrooklineCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6.8 |
| BostonCity | 5.8 mi | 48.3 |
| Winthrop TownCity | 6 mi | 2 |
| SaugusCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 10.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerville, MA in?
- Somerville is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
- What ZIP codes are in Somerville, MA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Somerville include 02143, 02144, 02145.
- What is the population of Somerville, MA?
- About 81,036 people live in Somerville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerville?
- Nearby places include Cambridge (2 mi), Medford (2.2 mi), Everett (2.4 mi), Malden (3.1 mi), Chelsea (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023