Somerville, MA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Middlesex County ยท Massachusetts

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Somerville based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Somerville
National Avg
Massachusetts Avg
Population: 71Income: 85Home Value: 90Safety: 100Education: 74Median Age: 54Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

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%

White
69.5%
Black
4.6%
Asian
11.7%
Native American
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
9.3%
Other
4.6%

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)
Mexican
1,227 (13.4%)
Puerto Rican
880 (9.6%)
Cuban
365 (4.0%)
Dominican
569 (6.2%)
Salvadoran
3,114 (33.9%)
Guatemalan
557 (6.1%)
Colombian
707 (7.7%)
Honduran
138 (1.5%)
Ecuadorian
109 (1.2%)
Peruvian
153 (1.7%)
Other Hispanic
1,362 (14.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,783 (29.5%)
Chinese
2,845 (30.2%)
Filipino
251 (2.7%)
Vietnamese
489 (5.2%)
Korean
882 (9.4%)
Japanese
355 (3.8%)
Pakistani
83 (0.9%)
Cambodian
79 (0.8%)
Thai
91 (1.0%)
Taiwanese
179 (1.9%)
Other Asian
1,389 (14.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
11 (27.5%)
Samoan
12 (30.0%)
Other Pacific Islander
16 (40.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
166 (98.2%)

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

Other Indo-European
7,616 (9.8%)
Spanish
6,848 (8.9%)
Chinese
1,886 (2.4%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,559 (2.0%)
Other Asian
875 (1.1%)
Slavic Languages
765 (1.0%)
Other Languages
722 (0.9%)
Korean
601 (0.8%)
German
592 (0.8%)
Arabic
403 (0.5%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

89.5%

Limited English Proficiency

10.5%

Other Indo-European
41.8% limited English
Spanish
44.1% limited English
Chinese
32.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
29.8% limited English
Other Asian
19.1% limited English
Slavic Languages
19.2% limited English
Other Languages
16.3% limited English
Korean
29.6% limited English
German
4.4% limited English
Arabic
39.0% limited English

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

Gulf War (2001+)
25.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.1%
Vietnam
32.1%
Korea
4.4%
World War II
3.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
13.5%
35-54
18.5%
55-64
11.4%
65-74
23.3%
75+
33.2%

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)
Irish
15.8%
Italian
11.3%
English
9.2%
German
8.2%
Portuguese
4.0%
Polish
3.3%
French
2.7%
American
2.3%
Brazilian
2.1%
West Indian
1.9%
Scottish
1.6%
Russian
1.6%
European
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%
British
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
1.1%
Arab
1.0%
Norwegian
0.9%
Swedish
0.9%
Greek
0.7%

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

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
11.5%
$25-50K
8.3%
$50-75K
10.0%
$75-100K
9.0%
$100-150K
18.5%
$150-200K
14.1%
$200K+
28.7%

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

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

Housing
337.2
Food
147.1
Transportation
136.6
Healthcare
137.7
Utilities
175.7

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 โ€” 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 โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,127

ZORI โ€” 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

Sold Above Asking
30.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
43.8%
Listings with Price Drops
23.9%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 24.1%List Price โ†“ 2.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

30

New Listings

37

Pending Sales

32

Homes Sold โ†“ 26.8%New Listings โ†“ 53.2%Pending โ†“ 50.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$840

Median List $/SF

$698

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 25.0%List $/SF โ†‘ 3.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Somerville vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 50,000 - 100,000 residents. Somerville is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

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

Single Family
16.5%
Multi-Family
83.3%
Mobile Home
0.1%

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: FBI
Violent โ†“ 8.5%Property โ†“ 17.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime 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 TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent130.160.0%
RobberyViolent200.2410.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1481.8123.6%
BurglaryProperty2372.902.5%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,04612.793.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1061.301.9%

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
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241811,3892.2116.99
20231961,1312.4714.22
20222001,0952.5313.83
20211529231.8511.24
20201539661.8811.85
20191661,0252.0312.55
20181771,0202.1512.41
20171911,0712.3213.01
20162061,2072.5514.92
20151931,6342.4220.49

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk 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: FEMA

Total Declarations

35

Public Assistance

$631.0M

Individual Assistance

$39.4M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $1.3B
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Lee โ†’HurricaneSep 2023โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Winter StormApr 2022$29Kโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$559.2M$20.7M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormJul 2018$10.8Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2015$14.7Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, and Flooโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2013$9.6Mโ€”
Explosions โ†’TerroristApr 2013$958Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneDec 2012$175Kโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormJan 2012$4.4Mโ€”
Severe Storm โ†’Severe StormNov 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$1.6Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$6.4Mโ€”
Hurricane Earl โ†’HurricaneSep 2010$20Kโ€”
Water Main Break โ†’OtherMay 2010โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMar 2010$5.9M$11.3M
Severe Winter Storm and Flooding โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009$4.2Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormDec 2008โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2006โ€”$6.3M

Showing 20 of 41 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total 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 Assistance

Mitigation Projects

75

Federal Funding

$21,508,870

Properties Protected

4

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.28

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts28$8,735,589
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan8$124,872
500.3: Flood Control - Dam4$947,017
601.1: Generators4$60,010
601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation3$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

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mount Auburn Hospital1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Cambridge Health Alliance1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Massachusetts General Hospital2.5 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -2.5 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston2.5 miChildrensโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

81,045

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)81,0450

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

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202122010
202011010
201944040

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 ACS

Broadband 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

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
84.5%
Cellular Data Plan
90.0%
Satellite
2.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.4%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.4%

of households

Smartphone

93.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

89.3%

of households

Tablet

64.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.4%
Smartphone
93.8%
Desktop / Laptop
89.3%
Tablet
64.9%
Smartphone Only
4.2%
No Computer
3.7%

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

29.4ยข

per kWh

+60% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Commercial Rate

20.9ยข

per kWh

+41% vs 50,000 - 100,000 avg

Industrial Rate

18.2ยข

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 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Massachusetts averages 29.4ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. 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 (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

81,045

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SOMERVILLE WATER DEPT. (MWRA)CommunityPurchased surface water81,0450

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

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+39.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024554,471235,118809,51368.5%29.0%D+39.4
2020617,196226,956863,57771.5%26.3%D+45.2
2016508,919216,163767,33766.3%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 BMF

Total 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 Classification
Arts & Culture
56
Health Care
55
Education
46
Religion
28
Human Services
21
Environment
16
Recreation & Sports
15
Community Improvement
15
Youth Development
10
International
10
Philanthropy
10
Science & Tech
9
Public Benefit
7
Voluntary Health
5
Animal-Related
4
Food & Agriculture
3
Housing & Shelter
3
Civil Rights
3
Mental Health
2
Social Science
2
Medical Research
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Unknown
1
99.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $54.5B of $54.7B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Largest Nonprofits in Somerville

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATED AND AFFILIATES GROUP RTNHealth Care$28.3B$23.5B2010
MGB POOLED HOLDINGS LLCHealth Care$16.2B$892.1M2017
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM INCORPORATEDHealth Care$9.8B$1.9B2010
SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY CORPORATION INCCommunity Improvement$54.0M$6.3M1974
GREENTOWN COLLABORATIVE INCEnvironment$37.4M$15.0M2021
ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE INCPhilanthropy$32.3M$38.4M1937
WORLD PEACE FOUNDATIONโ€”$27.8M$2.0M1935
SOMERVILLE-CAMBRIDGE ELDER SERVICES INCORPORATEDโ€”$27.3M$41.5M1973
JAMES B BOSKEY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$19.6M$1.0M2002
HENRY DAVID THOREAU FOUNDATION INCEducation$12.4M$9.6M1949
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION SOMERVILLEHuman Services$8.9M$4.2M1942
VISITING NURSE COMMUNITIES INCHousing & Shelter$8.6M$1.8M2015
SOMERVILLE HOMELESS COALITION INCORPORATEDHuman Services$6.4M$8.4M1987
FAMILY CENTER INCMental Health$5.8M$2.1M1983
CASCADE CLIMATE INCEnvironment$5.7M$5.7M2024
VISITING NURSE AT HIGHLAND INCHealth Care$5.2M$6.8M2020
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF SOMERVILLE INCโ€”$5.0M$10.5M1982
STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE USINCScience & Tech$4.8M$6.3M2007
HOMEWORLD COLLECTIVE INCEnvironment$4.6M$4.7M2022
ELIZABETH PEABODY HOUSE ASSOCIATIONHuman Services$4.4M$3.1M1939
VISITING NURSE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$4.4M$74K1986
MANAGED HEALTH RESOURCES INCCommunity Improvement$4.4M$10.7M1995
SOMERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYArts & Culture$4.3M$601K2012
MUDFLAT POTTERY SCHOOL INCArts & Culture$4.2M$1.7M1973
THE JOAN SHAFRAN AND RON HAIMES FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$4.1M$442K2006
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION OF CAMBRIDGEEducation$3.8M$355K1999
SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTHousing & Shelter$3.8M$541K2019
ELSIE PROCTER VAN BUREN FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.2M$2.0M1994
POLITICAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATESSocial Science$3.1M$4.7M1985
SOMERVILLE COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION INCArts & Culture$3.0M$1.8M1984
RESPOND INCHuman Services$2.9M$3.4M1975
VISITING NURSE ASSN OF EASTERN MASSHealth Care$2.4M$6.4M1952
CAMBRIDGE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONSULTANTSInternational$2.1M$3.3M2014
SOMERVILLE HISPANIC ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INCHuman Services$2.1M$298K2024
SILK ROAD PROJECT INCArts & Culture$2.0M$3.2M1999
SOMERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONEducation$1.9M$47K2020
CHABAD OF MEDFORD INCReligion$1.8M$452K2023
HABITAT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.4M$259K2001
CLEAN PRODUCTION ACTIONEnvironment$1.4M$1.1M2014
NEW ENGLAND ANIME SOCIETY INCPhilanthropy$1.3M$2.4M2003
AGASSIZ PRESCHOOL INCEducation$1.3M$905K1974
GREENGOATEnvironment$1.2M$2.5M2003
EAGLE EYE INSTITUTE INCReligion$1.2M$279K1995
OPEN CENTER FOR CHILDREN INCโ€”$1.1M$925K1973
AUGUST FOUNDATION INCArts & Culture$1.1M$140K2001
3L PLACE INCEducation$1.0M$1.3M2010
BOSTON LANDMARKS ORCHESTRA INCArts & Culture$1.0M$1.2M2001
NONPROFIT VOTE INCCivil Rights$969K$1.2M2006
POWDERHOUSE STUDIOS LIMITEDEducation$950K$276K2017
BIGELOW COOPERATIVE DAY CARE CENTERHuman Services$900K$1.1M1987

Somerville, 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 Data

Total 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

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)93% of all loans

Loans

484

Total Amount

$80.9M

Avg Loan

$167,160

Median Loan

$57,400

SBA Guaranteed

$56.5M(70%)

Jobs Supported

3,937

5047% of all loans

Loans

39

Total Amount

$23.6M

Avg Loan

$606,385

Median Loan

$384,000

7(a) โ€” 93%504 โ€” 7%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent 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 Codes
Accommodation & Food Services90 loans
NAICS 72
$17.4M
Professional & Technical Services68 loans
NAICS 54
$19.2M
Retail Trade63 loans
NAICS 44
$10.0M
Other Services63 loans
NAICS 81
$11.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance33 loans
NAICS 62
$6.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 50,000 - 100,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Basis Technology Corporation1$4.4M
Mccrone Llc1$4.3M
Tandem1$4.0M
Whitmore Family Enterprises Llc3$3.8M
Nmr Group Inc.2$3.7M
Independent Electric Supply Corp.1$1.9M
Lorna Lally Dmd Pc1$1.8M
Sdh Associates Corp1$1.7M
The Bjb Group Llc and Sweet Spot Bakery Llc1$1.4M
B. Wellness Llc2$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 ACS

ZIP 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 CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0180141,205$107,754$641,800$2,19012.7
0180326,068$142,421$679,400$2,61511.3
0188027,258$130,419$670,100$1,8727.4
0189022,862$218,176$1,181,700$2,2716.0
019011,934$27,561$343,200$1,1930.3
0190251,680$66,755$456,000$1,5712.4
0190420,103$100,597$515,100$1,7424.3
0190527,188$84,341$443,200$1,7493.0
0190628,599$100,819$589,500$1,98211.6
019083,328$111,004$686,000$1,7901.1
021084,178$212,664$1,570,400$2,6920.3
021093,714$177,500$1,007,200$3,5010.2
021102,178$132,239$1,104,700$3,1420.2
021118,067$70,865$953,400$1,9940.2
021136,522$110,321$693,900$2,4980.1
0211413,853$135,057$927,900$2,9330.4
0211528,621$53,398$1,015,400$2,0330.7
0211622,040$127,309$1,583,500$2,3410.7
0211828,522$90,142$1,029,100$1,7481.1
0211926,851$43,255$668,900$1,2521.6
0212015,248$61,472$941,200$1,6300.6
0212128,298$38,565$548,100$1,3161.9
0212223,471$82,945$656,400$2,0521.7
0212455,897$79,168$607,200$1,7833.0
0212533,069$71,810$645,400$1,8972.2
0212625,313$67,206$515,000$1,6591.8
0212736,646$156,373$858,600$2,4352.1
0212844,124$92,079$680,000$2,0095.0
0212919,994$157,192$926,000$2,2581.4
0213041,109$130,533$763,700$2,4343.5
0213131,564$109,237$634,200$1,9992.8
0213227,069$139,545$714,000$2,1404.9
0213380N/AN/AN/A0.0
0213417,637$75,317$586,700$2,2691.2
0213543,683$88,208$684,000$2,1792.6
0213638,071$96,862$566,300$1,7724.6
0213838,077$122,040$1,088,700$2,7992.7
0213939,609$124,648$1,066,200$2,6131.6
0214021,361$136,382$1,070,200$2,5811.2
0214114,677$120,542$892,600$2,7520.6
021424,349$168,788$1,726,900$3,5010.3
0214325,161$126,102$930,200$2,4241.5
0214425,009$140,591$987,000$2,6541.1
0214527,929$119,167$784,900$2,3771.4
0214865,509$95,298$607,500$2,0665.0
0214949,236$79,658$605,200$1,9883.4
0215039,444$72,122$476,500$1,8612.2
0215159,949$80,948$566,200$1,9645.7
0215218,807$106,357$606,900$1,9091.7
0215561,276$118,403$715,500$2,4838.2
021631,852$74,028N/A$3,5010.2
0217019,685$101,840$661,800$1,8012.1
0217120,513$104,992$630,200$2,2812.5
0217629,488$126,854$796,100$1,9334.7
0218022,986$112,635$629,000$1,8786.0
021991,253$118,367N/A$3,4040.1
022030N/AN/AN/A0.0
022050N/AN/AN/A0.1
022106,554$178,833$1,212,000$3,5010.9
0221524,054$65,827$683,800$2,3850.9
0242016,287$233,068$1,148,100$2,7717.0
0242117,798$212,843$1,147,700$2,8479.6
0244522,568$145,878$1,218,000$2,7792.6
0244631,109$127,519$1,172,800$2,7571.3
0245118,153$119,509$709,200$2,5375.3
0245216,173$112,902$779,900$2,3253.8
0245330,314$114,029$666,300$2,0633.6
0245813,308$151,782$1,116,600$2,3132.0
0245918,604$214,941$1,336,200$2,3085.0
0246010,033$154,329$1,124,300$2,6061.4
024616,717$207,292$1,154,500$3,0261.5
024621,459$210,682$1,265,400N/A0.7
024643,730$125,846$899,300$2,4070.6
0246511,297$174,518$1,098,600$2,2512.1
024668,553$170,852$1,164,900$2,0821.6
0246722,325$173,854$1,249,100$3,0674.9
024685,901$250,001$1,809,300$2,8751.5
0247235,317$123,383$737,600$2,3564.0
0247428,283$139,199$887,000$2,1573.1
0247617,732$145,150$882,100$1,8232.1
0247826,966$177,790$1,108,800$2,3824.6
0249410,578$173,750$1,052,400$2,4522.8

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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