Scale Your Somerville Cleaning Company with MaidProfit
Somerville cleaning businesses from Davis Square, Union Square, Assembly Row to Winter Hill use MaidProfit to automate booking, invoicing, and team management.
Key Market Stats for Somerville Cleaners
Sources: US Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, IBISWorld, MaidProfit Market Data, Zillow ZHVI
Somerville's Cleaning Market at a Glance
Somerville (81,000+ residents, #12 in Massachusetts) offers a robust market for cleaning entrepreneurs. Densely populated Boston suburb with Assembly Row development, GLX Green Line extension, and young professional residents. With anchor employers including Partners HealthCare (nearby), Tufts University, Assembly Row retailers, the local economy generates consistent demand for residential and commercial cleaning.
Somerville's median household income of $98,000 and home values around $780,000 position it as a strong market for recurring cleaning services. Look to neighborhoods like Davis Square, Union Square, Assembly Row for your core client base.
Somerville's coastal climate brings salt air, humidity, and seasonal storms — creating steady demand for interior cleaning and window washing year-round. Combined with steady population trends and new construction, Somerville provides a reliable pipeline of new and recurring cleaning clients year-round.
Somerville's Growing Cleaning Market
With a median household income of $98,000 and steady population growth, Somerville homeowners are investing in professional cleaning services. MaidProfit helps you capture that demand.
Top Somerville Neighborhoods for Cleaning Businesses
Where your cleaning business can find the best clients.
Made for cleaning businesses in Somerville
The complete toolkit for managing and scaling your cleaning business in Somerville.
Somerville Cleaning Service Rates
Here's what professional cleaners in Somerville typically charge for common residential and commercial services.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $118 – $283 | $182 |
| Detailed Deep Cleaning | $229 – $529 | $352 |
| End-of-Lease Cleaning | $283 – $587 | $405 |
| Commercial Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.09 – $0.20 | $0.13 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $109 – $235 | $156 |
Rates vary across Somerville neighborhoods. Premium areas like Davis Square command 15-25% above average.
Licensing & Compliance for Somerville Cleaners
Somerville Municipal License
Somerville requires a municipal business license. Apply through Somerville City Hall or the Middlesex County clerk's office.
Massachusetts LLC or Entity Filing
Register your LLC with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth ($500 filing fee). Obtain a Somerville business license from Somerville City Hall or the Middlesex County clerk's office.
Tax Obligations
Massachusetts charges 6.25% state sales tax plus local rates in Somerville. Cleaning services for residential properties are generally exempt, but commercial cleaning may be taxable. Check Middlesex County for the combined local rate.
Business Liability Insurance
Liability insurance is critical for Somerville cleaners. Most clients expect at least $500K in coverage. Typical cost: $450–$800/year.
Workers' Comp Requirements
Massachusetts requires workers' comp for all employers. Budget $2.00–$3.50 per $100 of payroll for cleaning businesses.
Federal EIN
If you plan to hire cleaners, you'll need a federal EIN. It's free and takes about 5 minutes to get online.
Start your Somerville cleaning business in minutes
MaidProfit makes it easy for Somerville cleaning businesses to hit the ground running.
Simple pricing for Somerville cleaners
Transparent pricing for Somerville cleaning businesses — no contracts, cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member included
- Client scheduling page
- Client management
- Simple invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- External tool connections
- Unlimited jobs
- Support for 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full client relationship tools
- Auto-invoicing & online payments
- Business analytics
- Built-in QuickBooks & Stripe
- Includes all Growth features
- Unlimited user seats
- Multi-location support
- Tailored reporting tools
- Priority customer support
- API access
- White-label branding
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Why Somerville Cleaners Trust MaidProfit
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
From solo operators to multi-team companies — MaidProfit delivers.
“MaidProfit gave our Somerville cleaning business the structure we needed. From Davis Square to Union Square, every job is tracked, every invoice sent on time, and every client happy.”
“MaidProfit's analytics showed us which Somerville neighborhoods were most profitable. We shifted focus, optimized our routes, and increased revenue per cleaner by 25%.”
“What sets MaidProfit apart is how easy it makes growth. I launched in Assembly Row, built a reputation, and expanded across Somerville — all managed from one dashboard on my phone.”