Population 5,353 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Somerville
Household size in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.41 | 2.50 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.41 | 2.49 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Somerville are small: just 2.32 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.27 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 37.0 | 40.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.7 | 38.0 | 42.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.0 | 37.7 | 43.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +2.3 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Somerville are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 14.0% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 12.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Somerville (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Manchester. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Somerville
Renters in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.2% | 49.0% | 27.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.0% | 51.0% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.4% | 55.6% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.3% | 51.0% | 27.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Somerville rent: 58.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 28.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 9.8% | 12.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 9.6% | 12.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 7.5% | 12.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 7.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Somerville: just 2.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 12.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Somerville has the lowest vacancy rate of any Manchester neighborhood.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1956 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1956 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1960 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1963 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Somerville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1941 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $864 | $997 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,044 | $1,025 | $1,094 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,074 | $1,172 | $1,224 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,410 | $1,639 | $1,597 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$546 | +$643 | +$580 | +$606 |
Rent in Somerville runs $1,410 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $546 a month since 2006–10, up 63%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 38.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other Manchester neighborhood has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Somerville
Bachelor's degrees in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 24.8% | 33.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 25.8% | 35.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 29.1% | 37.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 33.5% | 41.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Somerville: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. Few Manchester neighborhoods have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 13.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.7% | 85.5% | 91.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.0% | 86.1% | 92.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.3% | 86.8% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.4% | 89.6% | 94.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +4.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Somerville never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Somerville
| Period | Somerville | Manchester | New Hampshire | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −4.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Somerville has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Somerville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville | 2.32 | 39.8 | 13.0% | 58.3% | 2.6% | 1955 | $1,410 | 22.2% | 84.4% | 2.3% |
| Hallsville | 2.52 | 36.9 | 16.3% | 62.6% | 7.1% | 1942 | $1,382 | 20.5% | 75.3% | 12.0% |
| Kalivas Union | 2.72 | 29.9 | 21.8% | 78.2% | 10.4% | 1950 | $1,469 | 19.3% | 74.7% | 2.8% |
| Bakersville | 2.54 | 37.5 | 17.6% | 45.4% | 8.2% | 1958 | $1,695 | 23.1% | 81.6% | 3.0% |
| Downtown | 2.15 | 28.7 | 11.7% | 94.4% | 15.1% | 1957 | $1,536 | 41.9% | 89.3% | 3.3% |
| Highlands | 2.39 | 41.4 | 16.6% | 33.9% | 5.1% | 1970 | $1,727 | 24.0% | 91.7% | 0.5% |
| Piscataquog | 2.29 | 31.4 | 16.7% | 71.3% | 8.4% | 1950 | $1,523 | 24.3% | 87.6% | 3.6% |
| Straw-Smyth | 2.37 | 40.5 | 10.8% | 40.8% | 11.2% | 1952 | $1,435 | 43.3% | 94.1% | 3.8% |
| Youngsville | 2.17 | 46.6 | 7.0% | 19.9% | 5.6% | 1984 | $1,965 | 37.5% | 95.9% | 3.2% |
| Rimmon Heights | 2.35 | 37.2 | 17.5% | 58.7% | 3.4% | 1954 | $1,464 | 24.1% | 82.6% | 1.5% |
| Wellington | 2.12 | 39.4 | 12.0% | 51.2% | 5.4% | 1985 | $1,811 | 45.0% | 96.7% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Somerville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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