Somerville

Somerville sits just northwest of Boston, a dense, walkable city known for its tight-knit neighborhoods, immigrant communities, and a mix of old triple-deckers and new development that's pushed rents higher than most people can keep up with. The average household income here runs around $115,000, but that number hides a lot of struggle underneath it, since so much of that wealth is concentrated among newer, higher-earning residents. Homelessness in Somerville itself is counted alongside greater Boston, where the most recent point-in-time count for the Boston Continuum of Care found over 6,000 people experiencing homelessness in a single night in 2023. Somerville Homeless Coalition is one of the most reliable local resources, offering meals, case management, and housing support to people right in the city. Also look to Catholic Charities Boston, which runs services accessible to Somerville residents, and Community Action Agency of Somerville, which helps with fuel assistance, food, and other basic needs for people who are struggling financially. This city can be hard on people without steady housing, but there are people here who see you and want to help — you don't have to figure it all out alone tonight.