• Household Income

  Household Income	City	State	City Compared to State
  Less than $10,000	9.8%	8.8%	+1.0%
  $10,000 to $14,999	5.7%	5.6%	+0.1%
  $15,000 to $19,999	5.0%	5.1%	-0.1%
  $20,000 to $24,999	4.7%	5.1%	-0.4%
  $25,000 to $29,999	5.4%	5.1%	+0.3%
  $30,000 to $34,999	5.6%	5.2%	+0.4%
  $35,000 to $39,999	5.7%	5.0%	+0.7%
  $40,000 to $44,999	6.8%	4.9%	+1.9%
  $45,000 to $49,999	5.0%	4.6%	+0.4%
  $50,000 to $59,999	9.2%	8.8%	+0.4%
  $60,000 to $74,999	12.1%	11.3%	+0.8%
  $75,000 to $99,999	11.7%	12.8%	-1.1%
  $100,000 to $124,999	6.2%	7.2%	-1.0%
  $125,000 to $149,999	3.3%	3.7%	-0.4%
  $150,000 to $199,999	2.2%	3.3%	-1.1%
  $200,000 or more	1.6%	3.5%	-1.9%

• Cost of Living

  Share of Household Income Spent on Rent	City	State	City Compared to State
  Less than 10.0%	7.2%	6.8%	+0.4%
  10.0% to 14.9%	12.4%	12.2%	+0.2%
  15.0% to 19.9%	15.0%	14.2%	+0.8%
  20.0% to 24.9%	13.9%	12.5%	+1.4%
  25.0% to 29.9%	11.1%	11.8%	-0.7%
  30.0% to 34.9%	8.6%	7.7%	+0.9%
  35.0% to 39.9%	5.5%	5.0%	+0.5%
  40.0% to 49.9%	6.6%	6.4%	+0.2%
  50.0% or more	16.2%	17.2%	-1.0%
  Not computed	3.5%	6.2%	-2.7%

• Age Demographic of Renters

  Age Demographic of Renters	City	State	City Compared to State
  15 to 24 years	12.6%	9.2%	+3.4%
  25 to 34 years	38.8%	27.9%	+10.9%
  35 to 44 years	20.0%	22.1%	-2.1%
  45 to 54 years	11.6%	14.4%	-2.8%
  55 to 64 years	5.9%	8.5%	-2.6%
  65 to 74 years	5.0%	7.5%	-2.5%
  75 to 84 years	4.4%	7.3%	-2.9%
  85 years and over	1.8%	3.2%	-1.4%

• Travel Time to Work

  Travel Time to Work	City	State	City Compared to State
  Less than 30 minutes	28.9%	30.9%	-2.0%
  30 to 44 minutes	35.8%	25.7%	+10.1%
  45 to 59 minutes	16.3%	15.8%	+0.5%
  60 or more minutes	18.9%	27.6%	-8.7%

Featured Somerville Apartments for Rent

• 75SL Arborpoint Apartments Medford, MA 02155

  Now Open, 75 SL will be a LEED Certified luxury rental community within Station Landing75 SL opened in July 2009 as one of the first LEED certified rental communities in the Boston area. 75 SL features studio, one, two and three bedroom beautifully appointed apartment homes plus 8,500 square foot of restaurant and retail space. The apartment homes offer an “urban” loft feel with cutting-edge floor plans, condominium quality finishes and expansive windows. In addition to featuring superior design and quality, 75SL offers residents the opportunity to reside in an environmentally-friendly and healthier community which focuses on eco-friendly and sustainable practices.

• The West End Apartments- Emerson Boston, MA 02114

  With the most enviable location and varied selection in Boston, there is something for everyone at The West End Apartments. For a luxurious city apartment without a luxurious price, Emerson, West End is the apartment of your dreams. You can not find a better location, or a better value. Just footsteps away from the Charles River, the Esplanade and the Hatch Shell, as well as local shops and world-class dining and entertainment, Emerson West End is close to everything. Two high-rise buildings combine the best in contemporary living with the historic charm and neighborhood feel of Boston's West End.

• Kennedy Biscuit Lofts Cambridge, MA 02139

  This 19th century brick-and-beam building has been transformed into dramatic loft-style housing, including live/work space for local artists. Architectural details include high ceilings, oversized windows and exposed brick walls and girders. Formerly the F. A. Kennedy Steam Bakery, a precursor to Nabisco, the building was once the home of the Fig Newton cookie and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

• Watermark Cambridge, MA 02142

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• Navy Yard 33 Charlestown, MA 02129

  This fully restored building in the heart of the historic Navy Yard, originally built in 1900, is now a gorgeous example of urban loft styling. Exclusive apartment homes, and a beautiful waterfront setting come together to create the finest in apartment living. With exposed brick walls, original wood beams, hardwood floors, state-of-the-art kitchens and soaring ceilings in every home.

• Arborpoint at Station Landing Medford, MA 02155

  A new vibrant urban village is coming to life along the Mystic River. What is known as Medford's premier residences features six blocks of shops, restaurants, and of course your new luxury home at Arborpoint! Station Landing is where it's at!

• Third Square Cambridge, MA 02142

  Third Square Apartments, Kendall Square's newest premier property, is located two blocks from the MIT/Kendall Square T stop at 285 Third Street in Cambridge. These luxury apartment homes include granite countertops, in-unit washer and dryer, spacious living area and outstanding courtyard views. Residents have access to a heated indoor swimming pool, 24-hour concierge service, 2,200 square foot fitness center, media room, resident lounge with bar, underground parking garage and a conference room. Close proximity to the Charles River, the Esplanade, Harvard University and MIT. Convenient to public transportation, Memorial Drive, Storrow Drive, Interstate 93, and the Massachusetts Turnpike.

• Waverly Apartments Brighton-Boston MA Brighton, MA 02135

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• Archstone Boston Common Boston, MA 02111

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• Harborview at the Navy Yard Charlestown, MA 02129

  Welcome to HarborView at the Navy Yard, a great place to call home. HarborView at the Navy Yard is located less than 1 mile north of central Boston in the Navy Yard, near quaint, historic Charlestown. The class-A property consists of one building with two-to-eleven stories of waterfront and city views, in spaciously designed studios, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes, including 1 acre waterfront park and Harbor Walk. Community amenities include an underground secure parking garage, a community room with kitchen, a planned fitness center, onsite neighborhood retail, and a rooftop terrace.