Somerville
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Somerville is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 81,045 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cambridge, 1.3 miles SW.
- 81,045residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 19,669 / sq mipopulation density
- 02145main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Somerville
Somerville ( SUM-ər-vil) is a city located directly to the northwest of Boston, and north of Cambridge, in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the city had a total population of 81,045 people. With an area of 4.12 square miles (10.7 km2), the city has a density of 19,671/sq mi (7,595/km2), making it the most densely populated municipality in New England and the 19th most densely populated incorporated municipality in the country. Somerville was established as a town in 1842, when it was separated from Charlestown. In 1972, 2009, and 2015, the city received the All-America City Award. It is home to Tufts University, which has its campus along the Somerville and Medford border.
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Living in Somerville
- Median household income
- $132,572
- Median home value
- $911,300
- Median rent
- $2,517/mo
- Median age
- 31.9
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Somerville had 81,045 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 81,045 |
|---|---|
| Density | 19,669 per sq mi (7,594 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Somerville at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 81,045 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.12 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3904° N, 71.1010° W |
| ZIP codes | 02145, 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02143, 02144, 02163 |
| Official website | somervillema.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2562535 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Somerville
- Cambridge1.3 mi SW
- Medford2.4 mi N
- Everett2.6 mi NE
- Malden3.4 mi NE
- Chelsea3.6 mi E
- Arlington3.8 mi NW
- Belmont4.2 mi W
- Watertown4.2 mi W
- Winchester4.8 mi NW
- Melrose5.0 mi NE
- Brookline5.1 mi SW
- Stoneham5.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Somerville
What county is Somerville in?
Somerville is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Somerville, MA?
81,045 people lived in Somerville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Somerville, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02145. Other ZIP codes: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02143, 02144, 02163.
What is the elevation of Somerville?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Somerville?
Cambridge (1.3 mi), Medford (2.4 mi), Everett (2.6 mi), Malden (3.4 mi), Chelsea (3.6 mi).
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