Question 1

Is Lowell, MA or Somerville, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Lowell, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Lowell, MA is approximately $398,900 and in Somerville, MA it is approximately $859,000 — a difference of $460,100.

Question 2

Is Lowell, MA or Somerville, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Somerville, MA is more walkable. Lowell, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Somerville, MA has a Walk Score of 89/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Lowell, MA or Somerville, MA?

Accepted Answer

Somerville, MA has higher-rated schools. Lowell, MA has a school rating of 7.2/10 and Somerville, MA has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Lowell, MA or Somerville, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Lowell, MA	Somerville, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$399K ✓ Lower price	$859K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$79K	$118K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	89/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	6/100	58/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	3/100	67/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	41 min	10 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.2/10	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	commutersstudentsfamilies	young professionalsstudentstech workers

Lowell, MA vs Somerville, MA

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