Location:
- Somerville, MA is located in the Boston Area in the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America.
- It’s Winter Hill neighborhood is a historic area.
- The Winter Hill neighborhood in Somerville is filled with historic buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Adams-Magoun House, the Charles Adams-Woodbury Locke House, the Broadway Winter Hill Congregational Church, and the Elisha Hopkins House, among others.
- One notable building in the area is the Langmaid Terrace, where former US President Barack Obama lived while he was a student at Harvard Law School between 1988 and 1991.
- The neighborhood has undergone changes over the years, with a mix of restored homes and aging triple-deckers. Despite its past as a hub for Irish gangsters and the notorious Winter Hill Gang, Winter Hill is now experiencing gentrification and rising property values. Despite these changes, the area still holds onto its unique neighborhood character and is home to a large community of Irish and Italian people.
- Winter Hill offers a range of dining options, including Mama Lisa’s, Leone’s, Sarma, Tipping Cow, Winter Hill Bakery, and Winter Hill Brewing Company, with more restaurants and shops in the planning stages. Neighborhood Produce, a local grocery store, and The Theater Coop, a repertory live theater, are also located in the area.
- Foss Park, located near Winter Hill, offers sports fields and a public swimming pool with a large mural. The Green Line extension to Winter Hill is currently under construction, with planned stops at Medford Street (Gilman Square) and Lowell Street (Magoun Square), though completion has been delayed.
Surface Area:
- Somerville’s total surface area is 4.22 mi2.
Average Yearly Rent:
- Somerville’s yearly rent is between $2,500 – $3,200.
Average Home Price:
- Somerville’s average home price is $845,000.
Population:
- Somerville’s total population as of 2021 is approximately 81,000.
Population Density:
- Somerville’s total population as of 2021 is approximately 19,653/sq. mi.
Transit Systems:
- Somerville has bus and subway systems servicing the total area.
- The Orange Line and Green Line now service the area with the recent completion of the Green Line Extension.
City Type:
- Somerville is primarily a service-based economic type.
Major Universities:
- Tufts University
- Lincoln Technical Institute
Major Employers:
Prediction (1-2 Year):
- Somerville’s yearly rent will rise 5% between $2,625 – $3,360.
- Somerville’s average home price will stay around $845,000 – $887,000.
YourbanPulse Rating (Investment Potential):
- 4.1/5.0
