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Compare Arlington to Somerville
This post compares Arlington, Massachusetts to Somerville, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Arlington (CDP) | Somerville (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,992 | 79,983 |
| Income (median) | $82,008 | $56,649 |
| Home Value (median) | $577,600 | $558,300 |
| White | 81% | 77% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| Asian | 11% | 9% |
| With Kids | 30% | 17% |
| Age (median) | 41 | 31 |
| Rentals | 39% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Arlington or Somerville?
A: Arlington has a smaller population count than Somerville: 44992 compared with 79983 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Arlington or in Somerville?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Arlington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Arlington or Somerville?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Arlington.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Somerville does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 39% for Arlington versus 65% for Somerville.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Arlington may include: Melrose, Burlington, and Braintree.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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