Greater Boston · Town guide
Living in Somerville, MA.
One of the densest cities in New England, organized around lively squares, with new Green Line stations and a housing stock built largely of two- and three-family homes.
Somerville at a glance
- Median single-family
- $1,375,000
- ▼ 10.7% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $865,000
- ▼ 5.2% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 47
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 98.5%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $10.98
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 82,149
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.4% since 2020
- To Boston
- 3 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Subway · Light rail
Somerville market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1,375,000 | $865,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 10.7% | ▼ 5.2% |
| Sales closed | 46 | 303 |
| Median days on market | 47 | 42 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 98.5% | 99.2% |
| For sale at month end | 12 | 106 |
| Months of supply | 2.1 | 3.1 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Somerville Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Somerville compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville | $1,375,000 ▼ 10.7% | $865,000 | 47 | $10.98 |
| Cambridge | $2,460,000 ▲ 1.2% | $975,000 | 35 | $6.67 |
| Medford | $900,000 ▼ 2.7% | $691,750 | 31 | $8.63 |
| Everett | $700,000 ▲ 3.3% | $465,000 | 38 | $12.62 |
| Boston | $877,500 ▼ 3.6% | $785,000 | 43 | $12.40 |
| Malden | $725,000 ▲ 0.7% | $430,000 | 35 | $11.40 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Somerville.
What is it like to live in Somerville?
Somerville is dense, walkable, and neighborhood-driven: Davis, Union, Ball, Magoun, and Teele squares each have their own restaurants and character, and Assembly Row adds newer development on the Mystic River.
The Green Line Extension added several stations, which changed commuting for large parts of the city.
What are Somerville's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Square | Lively square with the Red Line | Transit and nightlife |
| Union Square | Revitalized square with a Green Line station | A changing, energetic neighborhood |
| Ball & Magoun squares | Residential streets near new Green Line stops | A quieter feel with new transit |
| Winter Hill & Spring Hill | Residential hills with older multifamilies | Classic Somerville housing |
| Assembly Row | Newer buildings, shopping, the Orange Line | Newer construction and amenities |
What does housing look like in Somerville?
Somerville is mostly two- and three-family homes and condos created from them, plus newer buildings near Assembly and Union. Single-family homes are relatively rare.
How is the commute from Somerville to Boston?
Somerville has Red Line service at Davis, Orange Line at Assembly, and the Green Line Extension through Union Square and along the Medford branch. Check the MBTA's current service for the nearest station.
Where do people spend time in Somerville?
- Davis, Union, and Teele squares
- Assembly Row on the Mystic River
- The Somerville Community Path
What should buyers and sellers know about Somerville?
- Somerville offers a residential exemption for owner-occupants; check current rules.
- Most condos are in small associations. Reserves and documents matter.
- Parking is permit-based in most neighborhoods.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Somerville Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Is Somerville a good place to buy a condo?
It's one of the most active condo markets near Boston, with strong transit. The association's finances and the building's condition matter as much as the unit.
What changed with the Green Line Extension?
New stations brought light-rail access to Union Square and neighborhoods along the Medford branch.
MBTA stations in Somerville
- Subway: Assembly, Davis
- Light rail: East Somerville, Gilman Square, Magoun Square, Union Square
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Somerville home cost per month?
Pre-filled with Somerville's median single-family price and its FY2026 tax rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.
How I help in Somerville
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Multifamily & investingQuick answers about Somerville.
What is the median home price in Somerville, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Somerville was $1,375,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $1,539,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $865,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Somerville?
Single-family homes that sold in Somerville during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 47 days on market and sold for 98.5% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Somerville, MA?
Somerville's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $10.98 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $15,100 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Somerville to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Somerville: subway: Assembly, Davis; light rail: East Somerville, Gilman Square, Magoun Square, Union Square. Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
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Somerville homes for sale right now.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.