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    Somerville: The 'Walk Score' Wealth

    November 30, 2022
    By Maggie Li
    Somerville: The 'Walk Score' Wealth

    Somerville: The 'Walk Score' Wealth

    In Somerville, walkability is one of the strongest drivers of property value. Homes with a 'Walk Score' over 90 are seeing the highest appreciation rates.

    The Walkability Premium

    • Transit Access: Being within a 10-minute walk of the Red or Green line is a major price booster.
    • Lifestyle: The ability to walk to coffee, dining, and groceries is the #1 request for Millennial and Gen-Z buyers.
    • Appreciation: Walkable urban centers in Somerville have historically outperformed car-dependent suburbs.

    The Future

    As Somerville continues to densify, pedestrian-centric living will only become more valuable.

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