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Somerville
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Somerville, Massachusetts is a lively small city bordering Boston, known for its creative neighborhoods and lively squares. The community blends a youthful atmosphere with historic architecture and a thriving local food scene. With excellent access to public transit and walkable streets, Somerville is an ideal base for exploring metro Boston.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
600
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.39°, -71.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
96
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$4,180
Local Cost
$2,700
Local Income
$3,550
Cashless
97
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
334 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
126
Coworking
0
Cafes
33
Nightlife
31
Parks
62
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
2652.0
Airport
BNH
Distance
7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 61 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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