Why Live in Somerville
Somerville, a small residential neighborhood just south of downtown Manchester, features early-to-mid 20th-century New England architecture, including three-decker homes, Cape Cods, ranch-style houses, townhouses, and vinyl-sided colonials. The neighborhood is urban, with cracked streets and sidewalks, and homes often sit close together. Locals park on the streets or in driveways protected by chain-link fences. Prout Park, a neighborhood gathering spot, offers a baseball field, pickleball courts, a playground, and a picnic area, while Howe Park features a playground. Sheehan-Basquil Park provides swimming, baseball, soccer, and a splash pad for children, and is located near SkyZone Trampoline Park and Yankee Lanes bowling alley. Dining options in Somerville include the Green Beautiful, a gourmet vegan café, El Tenampa for Mexican cuisine, the Breakfast Club for brunch, and Taqueria y Pastelitos for tacos and empanadas. Chain restaurants, retailers, and grocery stores are also nearby. Elliot Hospital is just north of Somerville, and the Mall of New Hampshire is about 5 minutes away. Mammoth Road connects Somerville to major highways like I-93 and I-293, with Manchester-Boston Regional Airport a 15-minute drive away. Boston is 50 minutes away via I-93, and Concord is a 25-minute drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Somerville a good place to live?
Somerville is a good place to live. Somerville is considered fairly walkable and bikeable. Somerville is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Somerville has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 16.1 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $89,266 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 26.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Somerville are renters, with 59.4% of residents renting and 40.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Somerville can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Somerville neighborhood guide.
Is Somerville, NH a safe neighborhood?
Somerville, NH is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Somerville?
The median home price in Somerville is $450,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $90,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,330 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $100K a year to afford the median home price in Somerville. The average household income in Somerville is $89K.
What are the best public schools in Somerville?
The best public schools that serve Somerville are:
What are the best private schools in Somerville?
The best private schools that serve Somerville are:
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Home Trends in Somerville, NH
On average, homes in Somerville, Manchester sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Somerville, Manchester over the last 12 months is $769,900, up 88% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$769,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$828,685
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$454
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median List Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
88%