Housing & Real Estate — Somerville, Massachusetts

Overview

Total Housing Units37,583
Occupied35,427
Vacant2,156
Owner-Occupied12,155
Renter-Occupied23,272
Median Home Value (Census)$911,300
Estimated 2026~$939,000
Median Rent$2,468/mo
Median Property Tax$6,186/yr

Affordability

Home Price to Income RatioN/Ax
Home AffordabilityN/A
Rent as % of IncomeN/A%
Severely Rent-Burdened27.5%

Housing Age

Built 2010 or later3,643
Built 2000-20091,067
Built 1990-19991,251
Built before 196025,969
Median Year Built1938
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.