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Sharon, MA vs Somerville, MA

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Are people in Somerville older or younger than people in Sharon?
- The Median Age in Somerville is 10.8 years younger than in Sharon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerville or Sharon?
- Somerville housing costs are 8.5% more expensive than Sharon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerville or Sharon?
- The average commute for residents of Somerville is 8.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sharon.

Things to do in Sharon?
Sharon, MA is an inviting town southwest of Boston full of amazing places to explore like Borderland State Park displaying its distinctive landscape or Ell Pond hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Sharon Music Festival brings people together with food and games every June.

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.

 Sharon, MASomerville, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock80,608329,725,481
 Median Income$157,928  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$703,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.56  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

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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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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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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