Davis Square

Somerville, MA

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Davis Square - Somerville, MA

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Davis Square comes alive with music from morning to night!

Quirky Vibrant Local Business Live Music Events Massachusetts

Davis Square is a quirky and vibrant community in Somerville with a major commercial hub. Its main center of action is at the intersection of six streets, encompassed by specialty shops, restaurants, bars, and 200 local businesses.

The Somerville Theatre is a popular place for residents to see a movie on a Friday or Saturday night. October is the month for HONK! Festival, an event where brass bands from across New England come to serenade the crowds with acoustics. It’s not the only music in Davis Square – street musicians are playing everywhere, so expect to jam out on the way to dinner or stepping off the T Station platform.

Residents enjoy the many eateries and coffeehouses along Elm Street, as well as the walking trail at Seven Hills Park.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Davis Square is $2,229 for a studio, $2,512 for one bedroom, and $3,197 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davis Square has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 397 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,229/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 600 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,512/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,197/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

70

Excellent Transit

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You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

99

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Longfellow National Historic Site
  • Mystic River Reservation

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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