Parker, CO 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.
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 21). Parker leads in cost of living index (142 vs 185). Parker leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 62,743 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+39.5 |
D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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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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