Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Somerville, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Newton, MA is approximately $971,700 and in Somerville, MA it is approximately $859,000 — a difference of $112,700.

Question 2

Is Newton, MA or Somerville, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA scores higher on safety. Newton, MA has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low. Somerville, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Newton, MA or Somerville, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Somerville, MA is more walkable. Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100 and Somerville, MA has a Walk Score of 89/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA has higher-rated schools. Newton, MA has a school rating of 7.6/10 and Somerville, MA has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Newton, MA	Somerville, MA
Housing
Verdict	Settle here	Good for now
Median Price	$972K	$859K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$134K ✓ Higher income	$118K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	32/100	89/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	44/100	58/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	36/100	67/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	15 min	10 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	A ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools	7.5/10
Best for	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals	young professionalsstudentstech workers

Newton, MA vs Somerville, MA

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