Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Medford, MA is approximately $669,600 and in Somerville, MA it is approximately $859,000 — a difference of $189,400.

Question 2

Is Medford, MA or Somerville, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Somerville, MA is more walkable. Medford, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and Somerville, MA has a Walk Score of 89/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Somerville, MA has higher-rated schools. Medford, MA has a school rating of 7.4/10 and Somerville, MA has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Medford, MA	Somerville, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$670K ✓ Lower price	$859K
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$115K	$118K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100	89/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	50/100	58/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	60/100	67/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	10 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	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.4/10	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommutersProfessionals	young professionalsstudentstech workers

Medford, MA vs Somerville, MA

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