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ZIP 02144

Pop. 25,448·Middlesex County·7th most expensive ZIP in Massachusetts
Median rent (all units)
$3,844/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,879
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 02144 · $3,844
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,920
1 BR
$3,060
2 BR
$3,640
3 BR
$4,360
4 BR+
$4,820
Research median
$3,640/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$46,128/yr
At $3,844/mo median
Location
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 02144 (Somerville, MA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,448
Median income
$150,313
Median age
31.8
Renters
63.4%
Age distribution
49.2%
24.8%
Under 189.3%
18–3449.2%
35–5424.8%
55–647%
65+9.8%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
76%
White76%
Black2.5%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian10.8%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
75.5%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma11.2%
Some college10.1%
Bachelor's+75.5%
Housing tenure
36.6%
63.4%
Owner36.6%
Renter63.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 02144 in Somerville, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,857 → $3,844
up 34.5%
Income
$117,601 → $150,313
up 27.8%
Population
25,367 → 25,448
up 0.3%
Renter share
64.9% → 63.4%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
74.3% → 75.5%
+1.2 pts
Median age
31 → 31.8
+0.8 yrs

Rent in ZIP 02144 in Somerville, MA has climbed 34.5% since 2021, going from about $2,857 per month to roughly $3,844 today. Household income in the area moved from $117,601 to $150,313 across the same window, up 27.8% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 63.4% of households rent today, against 64.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 02144 in Somerville, MA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 02144 covers Somerville, MA. The median rent here is $3,844/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,640/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($150,313/yr), ZIP 02144 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 02144?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 02144 (Somerville, MA) is $3,844. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 02144 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 02144's median rent of $3,844/mo is $1,879 (96%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 02144 compare to other ZIPs in Massachusetts?

ZIP 02144 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Massachusetts, ranking #7 out of 168 ZIPs tracked at $3,844/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 02144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $154,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,844/mo in ZIP 02144. The local median household income is $150,313/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 02144?

Rent in ZIP 02144 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 02144 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 02144 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,844/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($150,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 02144 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 02144 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.4% of ZIP 02144 households are renters, while 36.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 02144 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 02144 compare to the rest of Somerville?

ZIP 02144 is pricier than Somerville as a whole. At $3,844/mo, it's $255 above the Somerville citywide median of $3,589/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 02144 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 02144 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,844/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 02144's median household income ($150,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 02144 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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