City of

Somerville

Massachusetts
www.somervillema.gov
93 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA 02143
mayor@somervillema.gov
Phone: 617-625-6600

Mayor:

Katjana Ballantyne

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

City Council:

Willie Burnley
Jesse Clingan
Lance Davis
Ben Ewen-Campen
Will Mbah
Matthew McLaughlin
Judy Pineda Neufeld
Naima Sait
J.T. Scott
Kristen Strezo
Jake Wilson

Demographics

Population79,815
Population Density19,373
Registered Voters52,736
Income Per Capita$52,596
EQV Per Capita$285,822
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate33.6%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$860,500
Median Gross Rent$2,357
Total Households35,035
Average Household Size2.22

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$10.34
Commercial Tax Rate$17.35
Average Tax Bill$7,476
Total Expenditures$269,332,216
Total Tax Levy$221,093,410
State Aid$52,497,844
Local Receipts$36,957,589
CPA Year Enacted2012
CPA Surcharge1.5%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial
City Hall of Somerville

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 GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1842
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council11
Length of Mayoral Term (years)2

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Area4.1 mi2
Public Roads108.7 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan 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
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