Somerville is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, just two miles north of Boston. Somerville is a myriad of immigrants from all over the world make Somerville the most densely populated community in New England and one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the nation. Rich in both history and culture, the city houses numerous intriguing sites, businesses, and restaurants for every style.
Somerville is an eclectic mix of blue-collar families, young professionals, college students and recent immigrants from countries as diverse as El Salvador, Haiti, and Brazil. 1/3 of Somerville residents are foreign born, and there are more than 50 spoken languages in Somerville schools. With a large immigrant population, Somerville celebrates its diversity through numerous ceremonies celebrating cultural traditions and holidays. To date, the City has formalized a sister-city relationship with Gaeta, Italy, and plans to formalize similar relationships with cities in El Salvador and Portugal in 2007.
Somerville is defined by its city squares. It is known for its large number of squares, which help mark neighborhood boundaries while also featuring bustling businesses and entertainment centers. Among the most active today are Davis Square, Union Square, Ball Square, Teele Square, and Magoun Square. Each offers a mix of ethnic restaurants, bars and shops and small businesses to fit every taste and occasion.
Somerville is Arts Central: only New York has more artists per capita than the City of Somerville; the local artists make the City one of the most vibrant and exciting arts centers in the country. With several umbrella groups sponsoring events - such as ArtsUnion, Brickbottom Artists Association, and the Somerville Arts Council - there are always new exhibits or events to explore. Somerville's arts scene is showcased each summer at the weekend-long ArtBeat Festival. Hosted by the Somerville Arts Council, ArtBeat transforms Davis Square into one of New England's largest and most innovative arts destinations.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $448,400
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $435,309; Detached houses: $476,278; Townhouses or other attached units: $373,390; In 2-unit structures: $441,430; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $463,714; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $344,187
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 75,662. Somerville covers 4.11 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 12 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 02143, 02144, 02145 - Area codes: 617, 857
Weather
Somerville, MA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Somerville is 42.53 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 3.98 Inches.
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