Somerville, MA town hall & government
Somerville spent $420.1 million in the year to June 30, 2022, about $5,191 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Somerville's government.
Where Somerville's money goes
Somerville runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Massachusetts cities.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 47%
- From the state 17%
- From the federal government 13%
- Fees & charges 8%
- Other taxes & licenses 7%
- Utility sales 4%
- Interest, fines & other 3%
- Sales taxes 1%
Who works for Somerville
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2022. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
What homeowners in Somerville pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Somerville's government
Who represents Somerville
Somerville is represented in Congress by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley. Maura Healey is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.