Somerville, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Somerville, Massachusetts is 80,549 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $127,056, the median home value is $899,400, and the median age is 32.3.
The population has grown 8.3% since 2010 (75,877 → 82,149).
80,549
Population
19551
People / sq mi
$127,056
Median Income
$899,400
Median Home Value
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Somerville covers 4.1 sq mi of land at 19551 people per square mile.
About Somerville, MA
What distinguishes Somerville is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 19,551 people per square mile. Somerville is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 80,549. It ranks #13 among cities in Massachusetts by population.
Median household income is $127,056, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 6.5%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $899,400, with typical rent around $2,468.
The population is unusually well-credentialed for US cities — 68.0% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 29.0% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Somerville: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Somerville city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Somerville city had a population of 75,877 in 2010 and 82,149 in 2024, a 8.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 82,149 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.57%.
82,149
Population (2024)
75,877
Population (2010)
82,149
Peak (2024)
0.57%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 75,877 |
| 2011 | 76,710 |
| 2012 | 77,620 |
| 2013 | 78,573 |
| 2014 | 78,991 |
| 2015 | 79,715 |
| 2016 | 80,936 |
| 2017 | 81,204 |
| 2018 | 81,357 |
| 2019 | 81,360 |
| 2020 | 80,901 |
| 2021 | 80,263 |
| 2022 | 80,640 |
| 2023 | 81,240 |
| 2024 | 82,149 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$127,056
Median Household Income
$70,880
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$899,400
Median Home Value
$2,468
Median Rent
34.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.0%
High School+
68.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
19.6%
Drive Alone
30.7%
Public Transit
29.0%
Work From Home
30.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
35.5%
Foreign Born
71.2%
Non-English at Home
1.6%
Veterans
8.5%
With Disability
97.9%
Health Insurance
96.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 27.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.8% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Construction | 2.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Public Administration | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Somerville, Massachusetts has a population of 80,549 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Somerville, Massachusetts is $127,056, with 6.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Somerville, Massachusetts is $899,400, with median monthly rent at $2,468 and a homeownership rate of 34.3%.
The median age in Somerville, Massachusetts is 32.3 years. The population is 49.2% male and 50.8% female.
The population has grown 8.3% since 2010 (75,877 → 82,149).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.