Somerville, MA

Davis Square

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Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$800K - $2.29M
For Sale on Trulia:
10 homes
Rent:
$100 - $9.5K
For Rent on Trulia:
281 homes
To Downtown Boston:
19 minutes
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What Locals Say about Davis Square

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say there are community events

  • 46 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 19 % Say car is needed

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  • Jeroen D.
    "Great access to both the Red and Green lines, at a 5 to 7 minute walk from each when near the Brown School. Homey and neighborhood feeling with shops, bars, restaurants, supermarket, theatre and music venues. Bike and dog friendly."
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  • Trulia User
    "many young families live here, the yards are small and the streets are too busy to be safe for little kids, but it's a very popular area for young families it seems"
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  • Courtney.dave08
    "Fun for all ages. Good movie theater, restaurant, and walking paths and parks. Good for brunches, picnics, and take out. "
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  • Stephencaff
    "The Bike path is Awesome Whether you want to run or just walk your dog. Tufts University also has an area that many people take their dogs to but the bike path is the best. Many of the local establishments have dog treats as well as water bowls. "
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  • Gouldmichelle7
    "Great little shops and great restaurants nearby. There’s the minuteman trail nearby and many cyclists and active people. Very safe."
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  • Megan G.
    "great access to the red line and quick ride to downtown. multiple bus lines come right through the square ."
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  • lydia.ogden
    "The community path and its sculptures and gardeners and dogs are central to life in this area. The great restaurants are an added bonus. "
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  • Amy B.
    "There are lots of side streets and parks that allow dogs."
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  • Amy B.
    "Davis Square is easily accessible by train and buses."
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  • Amy B.
    "Davis Square itself is filled with restaurants and cafes that make it a good hangout."
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  • Amy B.
    "It's a relatively safe neighborhood near a college campus."
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  • Gissell L.
    "There's a bike path and lots of parks for dog walking."
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  • Gissell L.
    "I hop on the Red Line or one of the many buses that stop at Davis Square."
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  • Gissell L.
    "It is not urban, but it's not suburban either. It is a nice mix."
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  • Trina D.
    "There are lots of paths for walking your dog safely."
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  • Trina D.
    "There's lots of traffic, but the commute isn't too bad most days."
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  • Trina D.
    "It has lots of unique shops, and the people are diverse."
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  • Sharon R.
    "I see people jogging with their dogs on a bike path, and there are lots of green spaces."
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  • Sharon R.
    "It has a little bit of everything. There is a fairly big grocery store. You can get sushi and craft pizza. There are also a couple higher-end restaurants and bars."
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  • Sharon R.
    "It is an extremely safe place for people of all ages. It has a grassy park for kids to play in, and kids would like the festivals."
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  • Elise
    "Quaint and friendly. Lots of porches, Lawn space, running attractions, and bike paths. Can be college oriented on weekends but Tufts kids are respectful and don’t get too rowdy."
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  • Zouhir r.
    "It’s unique because there is a lot of forest and park close to home friendly people and streets parking everywhere "
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  • Robot a.
    "There's no other neighborhood I'd rather be living in as a childless, working professional in my late 20s. In fact, if I had kids, I would still live here and send them to private school. If I could afford it. Its not crazy college kids, but lots of young, working professionals and a minimum of frat bars. Its fun, pretty safe, and has lots of public transportation. Residents are friendly. Parking sucks, traffic can be frustrating, but overall, its the best neighborhood in the Boston area!"
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