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Crime in Somerville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Somerville. Key points include:
There were 1,570 total crimes in Somerville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Somerville is 1,920.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Somerville is 221.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Somerville is 1,698.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Somerville is -9.40% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Somerville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Somerville / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,570 | 1,920.1 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 181 | 221.4 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 24.5 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 148 | 181.0 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,389 | 1,698.8 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 237 | 289.9 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,046 | 1,279.3 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 106 | 129.6 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Somerville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Somerville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Somerville is 186 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Somerville is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Somerville is $940,239.
The median income in Somerville is $132,572.
Somerville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Somerville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Somerville | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 118 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 346 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 120 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 124 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 117 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Somerville, MA Weather
The average high in Somerville is 59.7° and the average low is 41.0°.
There are 76.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.3 inches of precipitation each year with 50.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Somerville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 50.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Somerville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Somerville
The current population in Somerville is 81,036. The population has increased 7.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81,036 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 80,549 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 80,464 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 80,608 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 81,175 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 80,906 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 80,434 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 79,983 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 79,507 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 78,595 | 1.3% |
| 2014 | 77,560 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 76,945 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 75,974 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 75,566 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 75,215 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Somerville
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Somerville is:
65.6% White with 53,144 White residents.
4.4% African American with 3,587 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
11.5% Asian with 9,327 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 41 Hawaiian residents.
1.4% Other with 1,122 Other residents.
5.6% Two Or More with 4,551 Two Or More residents.
11.4% Hispanic with 9,245 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Somerville | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.6% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.5% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Somerville
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Somerville is 51.1% female with 41,376 female residents.
Somerville is 48.9% male with 39,659 male residents.
| Gender | Somerville | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Somerville for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Somerville completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Somerville completed 9-12th grade.
12.0% of adults in Somerville completed high school / ged.
8.0% of adults in Somerville completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Somerville completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Somerville completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Somerville completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Somerville completed professional degree.
8.0% of adults in Somerville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Somerville | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 12.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Somerville, Massachusetts
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3.7% of households in Somerville earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Somerville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.6% of households in Somerville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.7% of households in Somerville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.3% of households in Somerville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.6% of households in Somerville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.5% of households in Somerville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in Somerville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.4% of households in Somerville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.3% of households in Somerville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Somerville | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.3% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.6% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.4% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.3% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
