Somerville, MA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Middlesex County · Massachusetts
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Somerville based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
80,549
2023 ACS
Median Income
$127,056
2023
Median Home Value
$899,400
2023
Median Rent
$2,468
2023
Median Age
32.3
Unemployment
2.9%
Cost of Living Index
221.0
100 = national avg
Somerville is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with a population of 80,549 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Somerville is one of the communities in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Somerville is $127,056, and the median home value is $899,400. The cost of living index is 221.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,468 per month. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, and the median age is 32.3 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
80,549
Male
39,624
49.2%
Female
40,925
50.8%
Median Age
32.3
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
51.7%
High School or Higher
61.8%
Foreign Born
24.8%
Veterans
1.4%
Married
30.8%
Avg Household Size
2.2
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.477
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
69.5%
Foreign Born
24.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
11.4%
9,183 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
88.6%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
77,365
English Only
71.2%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Indo-European
7,616 speakers
Limited English
10.5%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
89.5%
Limited English Proficiency
10.5%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
1,145
1.4% of population
Disability Rate
26.0%
298 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$43,490
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
1,078
94.1%
Female Veterans
67
5.9%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$43,490
Non-Veteran Income
$63,244
Difference
-$19,754
-31.2% lower
Disability Status
With Disability
298
Without Disability
847
Disability Rate
26.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
60,189
#1 Ancestry
Irish
15.8% (12,698)
#2 Ancestry
Italian
11.3% (9,111)
#3 Ancestry
English
9.2% (7,383)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
35,427
Family Households
13,656
38.5%
Married Couples
10,920
30.8%
Non-Family Households
21,771
61.5%
Single Mother Households
1,923
5.4%
Single Father Households
813
2.3%
Living Alone
11,554
32.6%
Children Under 18
Total Children
7,655
In Married Couple
6,211
81.1%
With Single Mother
1,213
15.8%
With Single Father
231
3.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$154,920
Married Couple Income
$186,077
Single Mother Income
$59,413
Single Father Income
$116,432
Avg Family Size
2.2
Avg Non-Family Size
2.1
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
583
Grandparents Responsible
163
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$127,056
+74% vs national
Per Capita Income
$70,880
+91% vs national
Poverty Rate
10.2%
-25% vs national
Gini Index
0.4431
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
2.9%
-45% vs national
SNAP Recipients
8.6%
of households
How Somerville Compares
Somerville vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Somerville is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Somerville, MA has a median household income of $127,056, making it the 2,283rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher median household income than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Somerville, MA has a per capita income of $70,880, making it the 1,538th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher per capita income than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Somerville, MA has a poverty rate of 10.2%, making it the 16,485th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher poverty rate than 47% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Somerville, MA has a unemployment rate of 2.9%, making it the 18,064th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher unemployment rate than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Somerville. The median household income here is $127,056.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
-41% vs MA avg
Labor Force
57,855
Employed
56,151
Mean Commute
22 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
61.8%
of adults 25+
Median Age
32.3
Work from Home
29.0%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$154.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
221.0
100 = national avg
+121.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$97,255
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$229,875
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,476
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,941
per month
The median household income in Somerville, MA is $127,056, which is 73.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $70,880. The poverty rate of 10.2% is higher than the MA state average of 8.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4431, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, compared to the state average of 4.9%. The labor force is 57,855. 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 22 minutes, with 29.0% working from home. About 30.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 221.0, which is 121.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 337.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $97,255 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$899,375
Median List Price
$1,150,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$840
Days on Market
41
Active Inventory
71
Months of Supply
2.4
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$910,193
ZHVI — January 2026
Zillow Rent Index
$3,127
ZORI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
30.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
43.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.3%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
30
New Listings
37
Pending Sales
32
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$840
Median List $/SF
$698
Somerville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Somerville is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Somerville, MA has a median home value of $899,400, making it the 804th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher median home value than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Somerville, MA has a median rent of $2,468, making it the 675th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher median rent than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Somerville, MA has a price per square foot of $840, making it the 304th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher price per square foot than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Somerville, MA has a rent burden of 23.3%, making it the 4,868th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Somerville has a higher rent burden than 78% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$899,400
Median Rent
$2,468
Total Housing Units
37,583
Vacancy Rate
5.7%
Owner Occupied
34.3%
Renter Occupied
65.7%
Median Property Tax
$6,237
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,743
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,237
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.69%
of home value
Median Home Value
$899,400
Estimated Mean Tax
$6,600
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,237) by the median home value ($899,400). In Somerville, MA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.69%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Somerville, MA is $899,375 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 41 days on the market. 30.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $840. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,127/month. About 34.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 37,583 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,237. The effective tax rate is 0.69%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
2.21
per 1,000 residents
-15% vs national
Property Crime Rate
16.99
per 1,000 residents
-1% vs national
Total Crimes
1,570
2024
Violent Clearance
20%
cases solved
Property Clearance
3%
cases solved
YoY Change
-10.2%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Somerville Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Somerville vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Somerville is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Somerville police solve 24% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 0 | 0.00 | N/A |
| Rape | Violent | 13 | 0.16 | 0.0% |
| Robbery | Violent | 20 | 0.24 | 10.0% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 148 | 1.81 | 23.6% |
| Burglary | Property | 237 | 2.90 | 2.5% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 1,046 | 12.79 | 3.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 106 | 1.30 | 1.9% |
Somerville, MA reported 181 violent crimes and 1,389 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.21 per 1,000 residents is 14.9% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 20% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,046 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 11.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 181 | 1,389 | 2.21 | 16.99 |
| 2023 | 196 | 1,131 | 2.47 | 14.22 |
| 2022 | 200 | 1,095 | 2.53 | 13.83 |
| 2021 | 152 | 923 | 1.85 | 11.24 |
| 2020 | 153 | 966 | 1.88 | 11.85 |
| 2019 | 166 | 1,025 | 2.03 | 12.55 |
| 2018 | 177 | 1,020 | 2.15 | 12.41 |
| 2017 | 191 | 1,071 | 2.32 | 13.01 |
| 2016 | 206 | 1,207 | 2.55 | 14.92 |
| 2015 | 193 | 1,634 | 2.42 | 20.49 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
96.9
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
15.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
89.8
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
35
Public Assistance
$631.0M
Individual Assistance
$39.4M
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Lee → | Hurricane | Sep 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Winter Storm | Apr 2022 | $29K | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $559.2M | $20.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Jul 2018 | $10.8M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Floo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2015 | $14.7M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Floo… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2013 | $9.6M | — |
| Explosions → | Terrorist | Apr 2013 | $958K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Dec 2012 | $175K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Severe Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Jan 2012 | $4.4M | — |
| Severe Storm → | Severe Storm | Nov 2011 | — | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | $1.6M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | Mar 2011 | $6.4M | — |
| Hurricane Earl → | Hurricane | Sep 2010 | $20K | — |
| Water Main Break → | Other | May 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2010 | $5.9M | $11.3M |
| Severe Winter Storm and Flooding → | Severe Ice Storm | Jan 2009 | $4.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Storm | Dec 2008 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | May 2006 | — | $6.3M |
Showing 20 of 41 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,749
Total Claims Paid
$36,485,823
Avg Claim Payout
$9,732
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
75
Federal Funding
$21,508,870
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.28
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 28 | $8,735,589 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 8 | $124,872 |
| 500.3: Flood Control - Dam | 4 | $947,017 |
| 601.1: Generators | 4 | $60,010 |
| 601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $305,925 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Somerville has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, earthquake. The area has had 35 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 3,749 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $630,967,091 in public assistance recovery funding. $39,364,854 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 75 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
23.2%
12.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.7%
6.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
6.2pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
27.0%
Arthritis
15.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.6%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
22.0%
Mobility
6.7%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
3.7%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
6.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Somerville has an obesity rate of 23.2%, which is 12.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston | 2.5 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
81,045
Violations (5yr)
0
No violations
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| SOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA) | 81,045 | 0 |
There are 1 water system serving the area.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
22 min
-7% vs national
Drive Alone
30.7%
-61% vs national
Public Transit
19.6%
+2080% vs national
Work From Home
29.0%
+211% vs national
Carpool
4.8%
Walk / Bike
14.8%
combined
How Somerville's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2021)Fatalities
2
2021
3-Year Avg
2
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
2
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Somerville, MA is 22 minutes, which is 6.8% below the national average of 23 minutes. 30.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 29.0% work from home, which is above the MA state average of 15.7%. Public transit is used by 19.6% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 4.8% of workers carpool. 8.4% walk to work. 6.4% commute by bicycle. In 2021, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
84.5%
of households
No Internet
5.0%
of households
Total Households
35,427
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.4%
of households
Smartphone
93.8%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
89.3%
of households
Tablet
64.9%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
29.4¢
per kWh
+60% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Commercial Rate
20.9¢
per kWh
+41% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Industrial Rate
18.2¢
per kWh
+64% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$167
residential
+15% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg
72% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Massachusetts averages 29.4¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $167. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Somerville vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (50,000 - 100,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
81,045
Violations (5yr)
0
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA) | Community | Purchased surface water | 81,045 | 0 |
93.7% of households in Somerville have broadband internet access. 84.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 81,045 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Somerville is located in Middlesex County, MA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Somerville.
Election Overview
Source: Middlesex County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
554,471
68.5%
GOP Votes
235,118
29.0%
Total Votes
809,513
Margin
D+39.4%
Shift from 2020
R+5.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 554,471 | 235,118 | 809,513 | 68.5% | 29.0% | D+39.4 |
| 2020 | 617,196 | 226,956 | 863,577 | 71.5% | 26.3% | D+45.2 |
| 2016 | 508,919 | 216,163 | 767,337 | 66.3% | 28.2% | D+38.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Middlesex County recorded 809,513 total votes. Democrats won the county with 68.5% of the vote compared to 29.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+39.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+5.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Middlesex County has shifted 1.3 percentage points toward Democrats.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
368
Total Assets
$54.7B
Total Income
$26.5B
Per 10K Residents
45.7
nonprofits
-77.8% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
47
Median Assets
$183K
Oldest Active
1935
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationTop 10 hold $54.5B of $54.7B total
Nonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Largest Nonprofits in Somerville
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFSomerville, MA has 368 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $54.7B. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 56 organizations. 47 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 45.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1935.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
523
Total Approved
$104.6M
Jobs Supported
4,689
Per 10K Residents
64.9
SBA loans
-10.6% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
69
Top Lender
Citizens Bank, National Association
119 loans
Top Industry
Accommodation & Food Services
Data Span
1992–2026
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
484
Total Amount
$80.9M
Avg Loan
$167,160
Median Loan
$57,400
SBA Guaranteed
$56.5M(70%)
Jobs Supported
3,937
Loans
39
Total Amount
$23.6M
Avg Loan
$606,385
Median Loan
$384,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
69
13% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$32.7M
31% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$473,890
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basis Technology Corporation | 1 | $4.4M |
| Mccrone Llc | 1 | $4.3M |
| Tandem | 1 | $4.0M |
| Whitmore Family Enterprises Llc | 3 | $3.8M |
| Nmr Group Inc. | 2 | $3.7M |
| Independent Electric Supply Corp. | 1 | $1.9M |
| Lorna Lally Dmd Pc | 1 | $1.8M |
| Sdh Associates Corp | 1 | $1.7M |
| The Bjb Group Llc and Sweet Spot Bakery Llc | 1 | $1.4M |
| B. Wellness Llc | 2 | $1.3M |
Somerville, MA has received 523 SBA loans totaling $104.6M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 484 loans (93% of the total), supporting 3,937 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 39 loans totaling $23.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Somerville is Citizens Bank, National Association with 119 loans. That works out to 64.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
82
Total Population
1,866,027
Avg Median Income
-$24,270,212
Avg Home Value
-$39,826,593
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01801 | 41,205 | $107,754 | $641,800 | $2,190 | 12.7 |
| 01803 | 26,068 | $142,421 | $679,400 | $2,615 | 11.3 |
| 01880 | 27,258 | $130,419 | $670,100 | $1,872 | 7.4 |
| 01890 | 22,862 | $218,176 | $1,181,700 | $2,271 | 6.0 |
| 01901 | 1,934 | $27,561 | $343,200 | $1,193 | 0.3 |
| 01902 | 51,680 | $66,755 | $456,000 | $1,571 | 2.4 |
| 01904 | 20,103 | $100,597 | $515,100 | $1,742 | 4.3 |
| 01905 | 27,188 | $84,341 | $443,200 | $1,749 | 3.0 |
| 01906 | 28,599 | $100,819 | $589,500 | $1,982 | 11.6 |
| 01908 | 3,328 | $111,004 | $686,000 | $1,790 | 1.1 |
| 02108 | 4,178 | $212,664 | $1,570,400 | $2,692 | 0.3 |
| 02109 | 3,714 | $177,500 | $1,007,200 | $3,501 | 0.2 |
| 02110 | 2,178 | $132,239 | $1,104,700 | $3,142 | 0.2 |
| 02111 | 8,067 | $70,865 | $953,400 | $1,994 | 0.2 |
| 02113 | 6,522 | $110,321 | $693,900 | $2,498 | 0.1 |
| 02114 | 13,853 | $135,057 | $927,900 | $2,933 | 0.4 |
| 02115 | 28,621 | $53,398 | $1,015,400 | $2,033 | 0.7 |
| 02116 | 22,040 | $127,309 | $1,583,500 | $2,341 | 0.7 |
| 02118 | 28,522 | $90,142 | $1,029,100 | $1,748 | 1.1 |
| 02119 | 26,851 | $43,255 | $668,900 | $1,252 | 1.6 |
| 02120 | 15,248 | $61,472 | $941,200 | $1,630 | 0.6 |
| 02121 | 28,298 | $38,565 | $548,100 | $1,316 | 1.9 |
| 02122 | 23,471 | $82,945 | $656,400 | $2,052 | 1.7 |
| 02124 | 55,897 | $79,168 | $607,200 | $1,783 | 3.0 |
| 02125 | 33,069 | $71,810 | $645,400 | $1,897 | 2.2 |
| 02126 | 25,313 | $67,206 | $515,000 | $1,659 | 1.8 |
| 02127 | 36,646 | $156,373 | $858,600 | $2,435 | 2.1 |
| 02128 | 44,124 | $92,079 | $680,000 | $2,009 | 5.0 |
| 02129 | 19,994 | $157,192 | $926,000 | $2,258 | 1.4 |
| 02130 | 41,109 | $130,533 | $763,700 | $2,434 | 3.5 |
| 02131 | 31,564 | $109,237 | $634,200 | $1,999 | 2.8 |
| 02132 | 27,069 | $139,545 | $714,000 | $2,140 | 4.9 |
| 02133 | 80 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 02134 | 17,637 | $75,317 | $586,700 | $2,269 | 1.2 |
| 02135 | 43,683 | $88,208 | $684,000 | $2,179 | 2.6 |
| 02136 | 38,071 | $96,862 | $566,300 | $1,772 | 4.6 |
| 02138 | 38,077 | $122,040 | $1,088,700 | $2,799 | 2.7 |
| 02139 | 39,609 | $124,648 | $1,066,200 | $2,613 | 1.6 |
| 02140 | 21,361 | $136,382 | $1,070,200 | $2,581 | 1.2 |
| 02141 | 14,677 | $120,542 | $892,600 | $2,752 | 0.6 |
| 02142 | 4,349 | $168,788 | $1,726,900 | $3,501 | 0.3 |
| 02143 | 25,161 | $126,102 | $930,200 | $2,424 | 1.5 |
| 02144 | 25,009 | $140,591 | $987,000 | $2,654 | 1.1 |
| 02145 | 27,929 | $119,167 | $784,900 | $2,377 | 1.4 |
| 02148 | 65,509 | $95,298 | $607,500 | $2,066 | 5.0 |
| 02149 | 49,236 | $79,658 | $605,200 | $1,988 | 3.4 |
| 02150 | 39,444 | $72,122 | $476,500 | $1,861 | 2.2 |
| 02151 | 59,949 | $80,948 | $566,200 | $1,964 | 5.7 |
| 02152 | 18,807 | $106,357 | $606,900 | $1,909 | 1.7 |
| 02155 | 61,276 | $118,403 | $715,500 | $2,483 | 8.2 |
| 02163 | 1,852 | $74,028 | N/A | $3,501 | 0.2 |
| 02170 | 19,685 | $101,840 | $661,800 | $1,801 | 2.1 |
| 02171 | 20,513 | $104,992 | $630,200 | $2,281 | 2.5 |
| 02176 | 29,488 | $126,854 | $796,100 | $1,933 | 4.7 |
| 02180 | 22,986 | $112,635 | $629,000 | $1,878 | 6.0 |
| 02199 | 1,253 | $118,367 | N/A | $3,404 | 0.1 |
| 02203 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 02205 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 02210 | 6,554 | $178,833 | $1,212,000 | $3,501 | 0.9 |
| 02215 | 24,054 | $65,827 | $683,800 | $2,385 | 0.9 |
| 02420 | 16,287 | $233,068 | $1,148,100 | $2,771 | 7.0 |
| 02421 | 17,798 | $212,843 | $1,147,700 | $2,847 | 9.6 |
| 02445 | 22,568 | $145,878 | $1,218,000 | $2,779 | 2.6 |
| 02446 | 31,109 | $127,519 | $1,172,800 | $2,757 | 1.3 |
| 02451 | 18,153 | $119,509 | $709,200 | $2,537 | 5.3 |
| 02452 | 16,173 | $112,902 | $779,900 | $2,325 | 3.8 |
| 02453 | 30,314 | $114,029 | $666,300 | $2,063 | 3.6 |
| 02458 | 13,308 | $151,782 | $1,116,600 | $2,313 | 2.0 |
| 02459 | 18,604 | $214,941 | $1,336,200 | $2,308 | 5.0 |
| 02460 | 10,033 | $154,329 | $1,124,300 | $2,606 | 1.4 |
| 02461 | 6,717 | $207,292 | $1,154,500 | $3,026 | 1.5 |
| 02462 | 1,459 | $210,682 | $1,265,400 | N/A | 0.7 |
| 02464 | 3,730 | $125,846 | $899,300 | $2,407 | 0.6 |
| 02465 | 11,297 | $174,518 | $1,098,600 | $2,251 | 2.1 |
| 02466 | 8,553 | $170,852 | $1,164,900 | $2,082 | 1.6 |
| 02467 | 22,325 | $173,854 | $1,249,100 | $3,067 | 4.9 |
| 02468 | 5,901 | $250,001 | $1,809,300 | $2,875 | 1.5 |
| 02472 | 35,317 | $123,383 | $737,600 | $2,356 | 4.0 |
| 02474 | 28,283 | $139,199 | $887,000 | $2,157 | 3.1 |
| 02476 | 17,732 | $145,150 | $882,100 | $1,823 | 2.1 |
| 02478 | 26,966 | $177,790 | $1,108,800 | $2,382 | 4.6 |
| 02494 | 10,578 | $173,750 | $1,052,400 | $2,452 | 2.8 |
Somerville, MA has 82 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,866,027. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$24,270,212. The average median home value is -$39,826,593. The average median monthly rent is -$32,518,133.
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