Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (22) A+
Armory Cafe
Coffee Shop
3 Little Figs
Coffee Shop
Fortissimo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Forge Baking Company
Coffee Shop
Bloc 11
Coffee Shop
Union Square Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Café Rustica
Coffee Shop
True Grounds
Coffee Shop
Broadsheet Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Revival
Coffee Shop
Simon's Cofee Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
King Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Kong Dog
Coffee Shop
Diesel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
1369 Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Darwin's Limited
Coffee Shop
Bauer Cafe
Coffee Shop
J.P. Licks
Coffee Shop
Shirley
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (18) A+
The Armory
Theatre Arts
Somerville Historical Museum
Museum
Momo
Attraction
Samba
Nightclub
Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
The Jungle Community Music Club
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Attraction
Maud Morgan Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Semitic Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology
Museum
Lizard Lounge
Nightclub
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
Museum
Harvard University Museums of Natural History
Museum
Rockwell
Theatre Arts
Harvard University Geological and Mineral Museum
Museum
AMC Assembly Row 12
Cinema
Cooper-Frost-Austin House
Museum
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Theme Park
Somerville Theater
Cinema
Flatbread Company
Bowling Alley
Sanders Theatre
Theatre Arts
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Museum
Busch-Reisinger Museum
Museum
Harvard Art Museums
Museum
Food and Drink (74) A+
Tipping Cow
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
PROOF
Alcohol
Winter Hill Brewery
Bar
Somerville Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Olde Magoun Saloon
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Wings Over Somerville
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Somerville Chocolate
Sweets
Saus
Fast Food
Hooked
Fast Food
Buenas Empanadas
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Remnant Brewing Company
Bar
Bull McCabe's
Bar
Rebel Rebel
Bar
Forge Ice Cream Bar
Sweets
Union Tavern
Bar
Sally O'Brien's Bar and Grill
Bar
Jerry's Liquors
Alcohol
Union Square Donuts
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Casey's
Bar
Fitness (5) C-
Commonwealth Crossfit
Gym
Warehouse XI
Community Centre
Body & Brain Yoga
Gym
Get In Shape for Women
Gym
Down Under School of Yoga
Gym
Fitlab Pilates
Gym
Boston Sports Club
Gym
Ever Fitness
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Democracy Center
Community Centre
O2 Yoga
Gym
Central Rock Gym
Gym
Barre & Soul
Gym
Malkin Athletic Center (MAC)
Gym
Soul Train
Gym
Wellbridge Athletic Club
Gym
Boston Sports Club
Gym
VIM Fitness
Gym
Windsor St. Health & Community Center
Community Centre
Cambridge Community Center
Community Centre
Pisani Center
Community Centre
Bodyscapes Fitness
Gym
Adaptive Training Center
Gym
Gravaton CrossFit
Gym
Groceries (19) A+
Neighborhood Produce
Grocery Store
The Mushroom Shoppe
Grocery Store
M.F. Dulock Pasture-Raised Meats
Butcher
Broadway Fish Market & Butcher Shop
Butcher
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Reliable Market
Grocery Store
Petsi Pies
Bakery
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Neighborhood Produce
Grocery Store
Star Market
Grocery Store
Lyndell's Bakery
Bakery
Cambridge Naturals
Health Food
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Bagelsaurus
Bakery
Violette Bakers
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Taza Chocolate
Bakery
McKinnon's Market
Butcher
When Pigs Fly Breads
Bakery
Hi-Rise Bread Company
Bakery
bfresh market
Grocery Store
Tropical Dimension Food Store
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
Broadway Market
Grocery Store
Parks (91) A+
Hoyt Sullivan Playground
Park
Somerville Junction Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Central Hill Memorial Park
Park
Gilman Square
Park
Marshall Street Playground
Playground
Henry Hanson Park
Park
Paul Revere Park
Park
Albion Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Edward L. Leathers Dog Park
Park
Bailey Park
Park
Spring Hill Historic District
Park
Central Hill Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Osgood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Morse Kelley Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Nunziato Field
Park
Quincy Street Open Space
Park
Healy Community Tot Lot
Playground
Deanna Cremin Playground
Playground
Shops (120) A+
Bostonian Convenience II
Convenience Store
Natacha Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Sky Braz
Convenience Store
Matos Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Get-N-Go
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Hair at Little Hollow Salon
Hairdresser
Mabel's
Hairdresser
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Shivalic Food & Spices
Convenience Store
Salon 22
Hairdresser
Biosol Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Odds & Ends Thrift Shop
Discount Store
Firstcall Computers
Electronics
Eagles Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Curlz & Cutz
Hairdresser
Jade Moran Jewelry
Fashion
Winter Hill Market
Convenience Store
Carlos Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Salon Villa Francesca
Hairdresser
Rosemary's
Convenience Store
Hair Patterns
Hairdresser
Artisan's Asylum Inc
Department Store
Somervelo
Bicycle
Beauty Works
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 29.5% take public transportation in Somerville.
Public Transit Stops (259)
Stops & Stations A+
Medford St @ Sycamore St
Bus Stop
Medford St @ Sycamore St
Bus Stop
Medford St @ Thurston St
Bus Stop
Medford St @ Central St
Bus Stop
Medford St @ Thurston St
Bus Stop
Medford St @ Central St
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ Central St
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ Central St
Bus Stop
125 Highland Ave
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ Trull Ln
Bus Stop
Medford St @ School St
Bus Stop
Medford St @ School St
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ Benton Rd
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ Benton Rd
Bus Stop
Medford St @ Bartlett St
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ School St
Bus Stop
Gilman Square
Transit Station
Medford St @ Bartlett St
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ School St
Bus Stop
Medford St @ Glenwood Rd
Bus Stop
Avon St @ Central St
Bus Stop
Broadway opp Main St
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ Lowell St
Bus Stop
Highland Ave @ Lowell St
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Thurston St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
29.5% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Somerville is 183/100 - which is 38% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime B

Somerville crime rates are 1,636 per 100k, which is 17% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,383 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
253 crimes per 100k B
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employment A+

The median income in Somerville is $102,311 - which is 44% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$102,311 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (36)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Somerville Hospital
Hospital
Central Street Care Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Reilly-Brickley Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Somerville Fire Department Engine 7
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lang's Dental Center
Dentist
First Dental
Dentist
Somerville Fire Department
Fire Station
Union Square Family Health
Clinic
Smiles By Rosie Family Dentistry
Dentist
Somerville Orthodontics
Dentist
Medford Fire Department
Fire Station
Kappa Dental Group
Dentist
Cataldo Ambulance Washington St Garage
Ambulance Station
Somerville Police
Police
Somerville Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cataldo Ambulance Washington St
Ambulance Station
Gentle Dental
Dentist
Cataldo Ambulance Somverville Base
Ambulance Station
Cambridge Health Alliance Care Center
Ambulance Station
First Impression Dental
Dentist
Cambridge Pediatric Dental Associates
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B-

Somerville home prices are $709,800 - which is 108% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$709,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
6.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B

The Somerville graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Massachusetts
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (11) A+
Winter Hill Community
St Catherine Of Genoa School
Arthur D Healey
Bright Future Educare Center
Next Wave Junior High
John F Kennedy
Christopher Columbus
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park
E Somerville Community
Benjamin G Brown
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Capuano Early Childhood Center
Maria L. Baldwin
Graham And Parks
John J Mcglynn Elementary School
King Open
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cambridge Street Upper School
Peabody
Rindge Avenue Upper School
Eliot-Pearson Children'S School
Cambridgeport
Madeleine Dugger Andrews
John J. Mcglynn Middle School
St Pauls Choir School
High Schools (2) A+
Somerville High
Full Circle High School
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
Curtis-Tufts
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
Cristo Rey Boston High School
Matignon High School
International School Of Boston
Community Charter School Of Cambridge
International School Of Boston
James F Farr Academy
Charlestown High
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
Dearborn Academy
Devens School
German International School Boston
Seaport Academy
Boston University Academy
Pioneer Charter School Of Science
The Newman School
Match Charter Public School
Medford High
Snowden International School At Copley
Ivy Street School
Arlington Catholic High School
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ratings B+

Somerville has an overall rating of 76% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes A-
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes B
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Somerville Area Facts

  • Somerville has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Somerville crime rates are 17% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Somerville is 38% higher than the Massachusetts average

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Most fun I had not living directly in the city 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 17, 2019) I loved my time in Somerville. I felt safe for the most part and I liked how close I was to transportation and grocery stores. Despite not having a car I found it relatively easy to get around.

Great movie theatre nearby too. ...Read More Read Less
Sanctuary City. Beware! 3 rating By Dan VanDam ( Apr 01, 2017) This is more than just Summerville. It's about harbouring illegal immigrants. Some of which have proven to be very dangerous to Americans. Illegalls with a record or one who has committed a crime needs to Go! Undocumented and all illegal immigrants need to get legal or go back. ...Read More They in no way should take part in voting or be receiving any entitlements. The Mayor is flat out breaking the law and placing illegal immigrants over the well being of Summerville's citizens and all the American people. This Mayor should be removed from office and prosecuted for illegal harboring of illegals. To call and warn illegals that IC is coming is also a jail sentence.I would not visit Summerville which is a sanctuary City. I would not spend one dime in that City. Summerville s citizens better get smart and call this Mayor to set him straight!. It's not just Summerville. You let them stay on your city but you can't keep them there in check. The American people strongly disagree with this Mayor's thinking. Hopefully Summerville will demonstrate they are much smarter than this so called mayor. His term will be very short! Hopefully, he will go to jail for breaking the law!He is jepordising your federal financial support which could dramatically effect funding for many areas including schools, etc. You cannot just break the law and look the other way. This you will not escape from. A big Black Eye for Summerville. Throw out this Mayor! Read Less
Rooted family areas and Davis Square, the best hangout in Boston 4.5 rating By chongkwang ( Jun 07, 2011) The Boston "T" subway goes to Somerville within minutes of downtown Boston. The orange line hits the working class area and the Red line hits Davis Square which I find the most livable, lively area in Boston. This is the area I know best and would love to live there in a heartbea ...Read More t! within three blocks of the metro are some of the areas best selection of affordable places to eat (Annas Taqueria is my favorite) a real cinema with affordable tickets, a bowling alley, Boston sports club, tons of cool cafes and places to hang, tree lined streets converge to the large community gathering center across from the "T" and cinema. The "T" is underground for the cold cloudy rainy snowy winters which seem to last till June and it has frequent, fast service to all the cool stops in Cambridge (Porter sq, Harvard sq and Central sq) on the way to downtown Boston. Basically you have access to everything needed for a fun, comfortable life in a nice environment with quality rapid transit access to tons more options. Davis Sq. is the closest center for Tufts University so its like living in a pretty college town with access to a major city with a 15 minute subway ride. Read Less
Somerville, MA - Great For Weekend Trips! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 28, 2010) Every summer my wife and I travel up to Somerville from Boston and spend a weekend or two. We hop on the train from Boston and it gets us there in less than an hour. Somerville is a cozy little city, very blue collar, it's a bit grimy sure but that's what makes it great. Somervil ...Read More le is a very down to earth kind of place, it's good to get out of Boston once and a while and see how 'real people' live.

My wife is a huge history buff too she really loves all that stuff about the revolutionary war, and Somerville is one of the best places to go for New England history. There are a great number of museums and historical sites to visit in the city, and believe it or not Marshmallow 'fluff' was invented in Somerville. There are lots of cabins and cottages to rent just outside the city if you want to spend a weekend in the woods, and some charming little bed and breakfast inn downtown as well. If you want to get away for a nice quiet weekend trip I would definitely recommend Somerville. Read Less
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Rooted family areas and Davis Square, the best hangout in Boston 4.5 rating By chongkwang ( Jun 07, 2011) The Boston "T" subway goes to Somerville within minutes of downtown Boston. The orange line hits the working class area and the Red line hits Davis Square which I find the most livable, lively area in Boston. This is the area I know best and would love to live there in a heartbea ...Read More t! within three blocks of the metro are some of the areas best selection of affordable places to eat (Annas Taqueria is my favorite) a real cinema with affordable tickets, a bowling alley, Boston sports club, tons of cool cafes and places to hang, tree lined streets converge to the large community gathering center across from the "T" and cinema. The "T" is underground for the cold cloudy rainy snowy winters which seem to last till June and it has frequent, fast service to all the cool stops in Cambridge (Porter sq, Harvard sq and Central sq) on the way to downtown Boston. Basically you have access to everything needed for a fun, comfortable life in a nice environment with quality rapid transit access to tons more options. Davis Sq. is the closest center for Tufts University so its like living in a pretty college town with access to a major city with a 15 minute subway ride. Read Less
Somerville, MA - Great For Weekend Trips! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 28, 2010) Every summer my wife and I travel up to Somerville from Boston and spend a weekend or two. We hop on the train from Boston and it gets us there in less than an hour. Somerville is a cozy little city, very blue collar, it's a bit grimy sure but that's what makes it great. Somervil ...Read More le is a very down to earth kind of place, it's good to get out of Boston once and a while and see how 'real people' live.

My wife is a huge history buff too she really loves all that stuff about the revolutionary war, and Somerville is one of the best places to go for New England history. There are a great number of museums and historical sites to visit in the city, and believe it or not Marshmallow 'fluff' was invented in Somerville. There are lots of cabins and cottages to rent just outside the city if you want to spend a weekend in the woods, and some charming little bed and breakfast inn downtown as well. If you want to get away for a nice quiet weekend trip I would definitely recommend Somerville. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Somerville? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hoyt Sullivan Playground
      Somerville Junction Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Central Hill Memorial Park
      Gilman Square
      Marshall Street Playground
      Henry Hanson Park

      Entertainment

      The Armory
      Somerville Historical Museum
      Momo
      Samba
      Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center
      The Jungle Community Music Club
      Unknown Name
      Maud Morgan Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Tipping Cow
      Dunkin'
      PROOF
      Winter Hill Brewery
      Somerville Wine & Spirits
      Olde Magoun Saloon
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Wings Over Somerville

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Somerville? Of all people who commute, 29.5% take public transportation in Somerville.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      42% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      30%

      24% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Somerville? The cost of living in Somerville is 183/100 - which is 38% higher than Massachusetts.
      Somerville
      183

      83% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Somerville? Somerville crime rates are 1,636, which are 17% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,636 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      25%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Somerville? The median income in Somerville is $102,311 which is 44% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $102,31185% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $53,27979% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Somerville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Passport Health Medford Travel Clini
      Somerville Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Davis Squre Family Practice
      Cambridge Health Alliance

      B- Housing

      What are Somerville home prices? Somerville home prices are $709,800 - which is 108% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $709,800284% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,026113% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Somerville have good schools? The Somerville graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      6% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      25% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Somerville a good place to live? Somerville has an overall rating of 76% from 13 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      13 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      78%

      4 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      9 total surveys

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