155 College Ave

Ball Square sits in northern Somerville near the Medford line, with a compact commercial center around the intersection of Broadway and Boston Avenue. Its four-season New England climate brings snowy winters and warm summers, while nearby streets mix older homes with restaurants, cafés, and everyday shops. The Green Line’s Ball Square station provides rail access toward downtown Boston, and local buses, sidewalks, and bike routes offer other ways to get around. Dining ranges from casual takeout to sit-down meals, with coffee shops and bakeries adding to the neighborhood’s street-corner feel. Tufts Park and the Somerville Community Path offer outdoor space nearby; the path is useful for walking and cycling, and local playgrounds provide places to play. Ball Square’s median rent is $5,300 per month, with a typical range of $1,290 to $9,100, based on 94 active listings.