Franklin Town, MA vs Somerville, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.1). Franklin Town leads in cost of living index (144 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+39.5 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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