Mount Vernon, NY vs Somerville, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 14.9). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $75,511). Mount Vernon leads in cost of living index (133 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Vernon, NY | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1739) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 71,168 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,799 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $75,511 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 36.9 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+39.5 |
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63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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