Somerville, MA vs Waltham, 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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 57). Waltham leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 31.3 min). Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 80,407 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+39.5 |
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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