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Davis Square

Davis Square

$1,359,657 Average Value
$799 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

The pulse of Somerville’s center

Only 5 miles from downtown Boston lies Davis Square, an area that many consider the core of Somerville. The neighborhood is not only a center for transportation, where five roads converge alongside the Davis Red Line T station, but it is also a center for dining, home to dozens of restaurants and bars. “The presence of the Red Line, as well as the fact that it has a bustling street life informed by the movie theater, cafes and grocery stores, turned it into the city center for the city of Somerville. It has a pulse,” says Charles Cherney, a Realtor with the Charles Cherney team at Compass in Somerville and nearby Cambridge, who has served the area since 1999. Davis Square is surrounded by a number of multiunit homes and condos with a series of neat sidewalks connecting residents to parks and schools.

Davis Square offers countless amenities and food options for residents.
Davis Square offers countless amenities and food options for residents.
Davis Square is located just West of Boston.
Davis Square is located just West of Boston.
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Davis Square’s rainbow of dining options

Davis Square has many longtime businesses and dining options supported by locals and nearby Cambridge and Boston residents. Rosebud Bar & Kitchen “is a charming vintage diner that recently has become a wonderful gastro-Indian restaurant,” says Brett Sillari, a Realtor with Senné who has served Boston for over seven years. Additional area restaurants include the Boston Burger Company, which was featured on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives," and Mortadella Head, which serves a mix of classic Italian traditions and unique and modern recipes. Nights in Davis Square often end at The Burren, an Irish pub Sillari says is known for live music at night. Somerville Theatre, originally built in 1914 for stage shows, vaudeville, opera and movies, now screens films and hosts live concerts. Groceries are available at the nearby Star Market, or at the Davis Square Farmers Market on Wednesdays between May and November.

There are plenty of seats at the bar at Foundy On Elm in Davis Square.
There are plenty of seats at the bar at Foundy On Elm in Davis Square.
Mortadella Head in Davis Square is well-known for its pizza and sandwiches.
Mortadella Head in Davis Square is well-known for its pizza and sandwiches.
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Somerville’s core MBTA station

Davis Square has been the nucleus of Somerville since the Red Line T-station opened in the 1980s. The Davis Square station provides direct access to the Red Line and several Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus routes. With the recent addition of the Green Line to the area, commuting options have only increased for residents heading downtown. “The area is a wonderful commuting location for public transit and bikers alike,” Sillari says. From Davis, residents can take Massachusetts Avenue into Cambridge and then Boston, or access Route 3 and Route 2, which runs west to I-95. Boston Logan International Airport is less than 9 miles away and Cambridge Health Alliance’s Somerville Campus is 1 mile away.

Living in or around Davis Square makes commuting in and out of the city easy.
Living in or around Davis Square makes commuting in and out of the city easy.
Davis Station gives you fast access to nearby towns through the Red Line.
Davis Station gives you fast access to nearby towns through the Red Line.
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Porchfest

While residents can head to downtown Boston for events like the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, Somerville is known for Porchfest. Porchfest is an outdoor celebration of music where bands from all around the city come to play. Every genre of music is represented, including classical and techno. This community event features over 100 bands performing at various spots around the city, from local businesses to people’s front lawns. The festival also features a number of food and drink vendors driving around the different venues.

Relaxing in Somerville’s shade

Kenney Park is a playground with a basketball court, a fitness area, swings and a paved area set aside for chalk-drawing that is only one block away from the center of Davis Square. The Somerville Community Path is a paved railroad trail that starts in Davis Square and is used for biking and walking.

Teammates look up as this player scores the game-winning point at Kenney Park in Davis Square.
Teammates look up as this player scores the game-winning point at Kenney Park in Davis Square.
Enjoy the long trail at Somerville Community Pathway in Davis Square.
Enjoy the long trail at Somerville Community Pathway in Davis Square.
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Condos and multiunit Somerville homes

Because of the short commute into Boston, Davis Square is considered a “a wonderful area to rent,” Sillari says. There are apartments, townhouses and condo options throughout the densely packed neighborhood. While most of the neighborhood has multiunit homes and condos, homebuyers can find Queen Anne and Boston triple-decker homes alongside Cape Cod and some Colonial Revival homes. Prices can commonly range from $650,000 to $2.1 million, with almost every home within walking distance of the T station costing at least $1 million.

Davis Square has modern-style homes with chique details.
Davis Square has modern-style homes with chique details.
Homes in Davis Square can very in style and size.
Homes in Davis Square can very in style and size.
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College prep in Somerville

Students in Davis Square can start their education at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, a K-8 school, and then finish up at Somerville High School. The school is popular for its Advanced Placement courses and its Career and Counseling program, which works to aid students through post-graduation and assists students who are the first in their families to attend college. Both schools receive an A-minus rating on Niche.

Children start their learning at nearby John F. Kennedy School.
Children start their learning at nearby John F. Kennedy School.
Large glass windows brings natural light to the main entrance of the Somerville High School.
Large glass windows brings natural light to the main entrance of the Somerville High School.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International

15 min drive

Subway

Davis Station

Bus

Elm St & Chester St

Bus

Broadway & Simpson Ave

Bus

Davis

Bus

Holland St & Jay St

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Broadway & Leonard St

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Highland Ave & Willow Ave

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Broadway Opp Packard Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Davis Square US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 2 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,255
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1910
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,966
On par with the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,765
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,162
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
847
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
742
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 2
    11am - 12:30pm

    7 Whitman St Unit A, Somerville, MA 02144

    $1,550,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,000 Sq Ft
    • 7 Whitman St
    • Unit A
    • New 1 day ago

    Discover modern luxury in this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath condo offering ~2,000 SF of thoughtfully designed living space. Sunlit and open, the layout features hardwood floors and seamless flow throughout. A chef’s kitchen anchors the home with premium appliances and elevated finishes, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. All three bedrooms are generously sized,

    Crystal Roach Compass

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  • Saturday, May 2
    11am - 12:30pm

    7 Whitman St Unit 1, Somerville, MA 02144

    $1,550,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3.5 Baths
    • 2,000 Sq Ft
    • 7 Whitman St
    • Unit 1
    • New 23 days ago

    Discover modern luxury in this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath condo offering ~2,000 SF of thoughtfully designed living space. Sunlit and open, the layout features hardwood floors and seamless flow throughout. A chef’s kitchen anchors the home with premium appliances and elevated finishes, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. All three bedrooms are generously sized,

    Crystal Roach Compass

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  • Saturday, May 2
    1 - 2:30pm

    190 Morrison Ave Unit 2, Somerville, MA 02144

    $1,298,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,905 Sq Ft
    • 190 Morrison Ave
    • Unit 2
    • New 3 days ago

    Davis Square, with room to live. Just a block from the Somerville Community Path and another to the heart of the Square, 190 Morrison Avenue #2 delivers a rare combination: a renovated four-bedroom, two-bath condo in one of Somerville’s most coveted neighborhoods. Set on the second and third floors of a two-family and renovated in 2022, the home offers the kind of flexibility that is increasingly

    Lauren Holleran Team Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
229
Median Rent
$4,500
Median Single Family Home Rent
$4,988
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,400
Median Townhouse Rent
$5,500
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$4,710
Median Condo Rent
$4,300
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,700

Demographics

Total Population
7,104
Median Age
35
Population Density
56 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$157,087
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$186,152

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
76.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.9%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
80.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
15''

Area Factors

Very friendly

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Exceptionally friendly

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Very friendly

Transit Score®

80 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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