Somerville, MA

City

Rent in Somerville

Median Gross Rent

$2,517

Rent-to-Income Ratio

24.9%

Renter Share

65.8%

Median Renter Income

$120,492

Avg Household Size

2.1

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $2,367
1 Bedroom: $2,082
2 Bedrooms: $2,654
3 Bedrooms: $3,102
4 Bedrooms: $3,501
5+ Bedrooms: $3,501

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 10.3%
$1,000-$1,500: 6.5%
$1,500-$2,000: 11.4%
$2,000-$2,500: 20.4%
$2,500+: 49.8%
No Cash Rent: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 31.3%
20-30% (moderate): 30.9%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 18.5%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 16.9%
Not Computed: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $171,525
Renter Households: $120,492

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 12.1%
$1,000-$1,500: 7.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 14.6%
$2,000-$2,500: 20.8%
$2,500+: 44.0%
No Cash Rent: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Somerville

Neighborhood

Middlesex, MA

Winter Hill, Somerville, Massachusetts

Union Square / Prospect Hill

Spring Hill Historic District

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources