At a Glance
Median Income
$126,469
$76,789 per capita
Home Value
$1,040,500
Zillow: $1,019,841
Median Rent
$2,742/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
1,654/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Cambridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cambridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cambridge residents earn a median household income of $126,469 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,789. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cambridge is $1,040,500 , 269% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,019,841. Median rent is $2,742/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Safety & Crime
Cambridge reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,654/100K. The murder rate is 0.8/100K.
Education
80.2% of adults in Cambridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(138% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population117,794
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density18,405/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,469
Per Capita$76,789
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
C
Home Value$1,040,500
Rent$2,742
Ownership33.7%
Zillow$1,019,841
Housing Units53,948
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property1,654/100K
Murder0.8/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain56.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+49.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations340
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Cambridge was built in 1946.
19.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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