City of
Somerville
Massachusetts
Phone: 617-625-6600
Mayor:
Katjana BallantyneSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
City Council:
Willie Burnley
Jesse Clingan
Lance Davis
Will Mbah
Matthew McLaughlin
Judy Pineda Neufeld
Naima Sait
J.T. Scott
Kristen Strezo
Jake Wilson
Demographics
| Population | 79,815 | |
| Population Density | 19,373 | |
| Registered Voters | 52,736 | |
| Income Per Capita | $52,596 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $285,822 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 33.6% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $860,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,357 | |
| Total Households | 35,035 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $10.34 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $17.35 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $74,767,476 | |
| Total Expenditures | $269,332,216 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $221,093,410 | |
| State Aid | $52,497,844 | |
| Local Receipts | $36,957,589 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,012 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.501.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercialLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial |
City Hall
Wants you To KNOW
With more than 80,000 residents in just 4 square miles, Somerville is the most densely populated community in New England. A hub for arts and innovation, Somerville is rich in diversity, culture, and history.
Governance
| Form of Government | Mayor – Council | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,842 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Mayor | |
| Legislative Body | City Council | |
| Size of Council | 11 | |
| Length of Mayoral Term (years) | 2 |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 4.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 108.7 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Ayanna Pressley
Mass. Senate
Patricia Jehlen
Mass. House
Christine Barber
Mike Connolly
Erika Uyterhoeven