Name: Hillside
Address: Somerville

About the neighborhood

Hillside offers a diverse mix of housing options including duplexes, lofts, and larger units, providing various choices for different needs and preferences. The neighborhood benefits from convenient access to multiple transportation modes, such as nearby bus lines, excellent cycling infrastructure, and easy highway entry points. Residents find numerous local amenities within close range, including grocery stores, specialty shops, and outgoing cafes and restaurants to explore. Green spaces and several parks create pleasant areas for relaxation amid the urban environment, contributing to a well-rounded and vibrant place to live. The neighborhood blends accessibility and community resources seamlessly.

Characteristics

Transportation

This part of the city will please homeowners that use a variety of means of transportation. The public transit service in Hillside is fairly convenient. More specifically, rapid transit stations, including Davis and Medford/Tufts with access to the Green Line B, Green Line C, Green Line E, Green Line D and Red Line, are ordinarily a short distance away from the greater part of properties in the neighborhood. There is the West Medford on the Lowell Line. The neighborhood is served by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most residences. It is also convenient for pedestrians to navigate this neighborhood; running common errands is straightforward without needing to resort to a car, and numerous businesses are rather close by. Riding a bicycle is moderately common in Hillside since this part of Somerville boasts reasonably good bicycling infrastructure.

Services

In Hillside, property buyers will generally be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without needing a car. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With respect to food, it is usually feasible for house buyers in this neighborhood to buy general and specialty groceries without the need to get in a vehicle. In addition, there are over 50 restaurants and approximately 10 coffee shops to enjoy in Hillside.

Character

Hillside is a great part of Somerville for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though this part of the city is not known for its lively ambience, its busier streets are still quite dynamic, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities. On the other hand, there are around 30 parks close by for residents to discover, such as Mystic River Reservation and Veterans Memorial Park, which makes them very easy to reach.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly6.6

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.0

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly5.6

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk