Overall Edge
Somerville leads
Somerville wins 5 of 9 categories
Neighborhood A
Somerville
$2.7M median
Walkable Trendy
⭐ Overall Leader
Neighborhood B
Needham
$2.5M median
Suburban Family
Somerville
Metric
Needham
$2.7M
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Median Price
Median Price
$2.5M
7/10
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School Rating
School Rating
9/10
B+
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Crime Grade
Crime Grade
A
88/100
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Walk Score
Walk Score
38/100
14 min
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Commute
Commute
22 min
5
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Parks Nearby
Parks Nearby
6
20
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Cafes
Cafes
8
5
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Groceries
Groceries
4
12 min
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Hospital
Hospital
18 min
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Is Somerville or Needham more expensive?
Somerville has a median home price of $2.7M and Needham is $2.5M. Needham is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Somerville or Needham?
Somerville has a school rating of 7/10 and Needham rates 9/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.
Is Somerville or Needham safer?
Somerville has a crime grade of B+ and Needham is graded A.
Which is more walkable?
Somerville scores 88/100 for walkability. Needham scores 38/100. Somerville is the more walkable option.