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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Needham, MA vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Needham?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 11.6 years younger than in Needham.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Needham?
- Somerville housing costs are 39.9% less expensive than Needham housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Needham?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Needham.

Things to do in Needham?
Needham MA lies west Boston popular primarily due its variety of activities like horse riding, golfing at Charles River Country Club or exploring nearby Hemlock Gorge where visitors may take part in different water sports or simply enjoy some peace & tranquility while walking along sandy beaches.

Things to do in Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

 Needham, MASomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$182,813  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,269,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.35  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews
Jen · Somerville, MA
Ready to move on...but where?
Over 14 years ago

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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EBlisster · Somerville, MA
Not too bad a place to live
Over 17 years ago

Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Abhd · Somerville, MA
Davis Square
Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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