$1,800,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,686 Sq Ft
18 Windom St, Somerville, MA 02144
Lisa Drapkin Compass
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Porter Square a good place to live?
Porter Square is a good place to live. Porter Square is considered very walkable and a biker's paradise with great transit options. It has a median age of 34. The average household income is $179,508 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 84.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Porter Square are renters, with 68.8% of residents renting and 31.2% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Porter Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Porter Square neighborhood guide.
Is Porter Square, MA a safe neighborhood?
Porter Square, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Porter Square?
The median home price in Porter Square is $850,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $170,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.34%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,230 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $181K a year to afford the median home price in Porter Square. The average household income in Porter Square is $180K.
What are the best public schools in Porter Square?
The best public schools that serve Porter Square are:
- John F. Kennedy Elementary School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Somerville High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
What are the best private schools in Porter Square?
The best private schools that serve Porter Square are:
- Saint Paul's Choir School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Shady Hill School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Lesley Ellis School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
What are the most popular zip codes in Porter Square, Somerville, MA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Porter Square, Somerville, MA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Porter Square, Somerville, MA are Baldwin, Neighborhood Nine, North Cambridge, Spring Hill and Davis Square.
Are home prices dropping in Porter Square?
Yes, home prices in Porter Square are down 15% in the last 12 months.
