Median Income
$93,000
24% higher than US avg
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.2%
58% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,220
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment
11.5%
219% higher than US avg
How Cambridge Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population138,479
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,174/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 76%
Economy
B
Median Income$93,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.5%
PovertyN/A
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,220
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units51,270
Rent Burden21.2%
Crime
F
Violent91/100K
Property66/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain34.2 in/yr
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+31.2%
Graduate+4.7%
Is Cambridge a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cambridge receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cambridge has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cambridge is $93,000, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 11.5%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,220 per month.
Safety & Crime
Cambridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 66 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.
Education
14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.2% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Cambridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches, including 46.2 inches of snow.
Cambridge has a population of 138,479 with a density of 3,174 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (76.1%), with 1.7% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, 15.6% Asian.
Population
138,479
Total Population
2021 Census
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cambridge vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 74.7% |
| 5% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 24.2% |
Social Characteristics
Cambridge vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Cambridge is $93,000, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.5% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Cambridge vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $93,000 |
| 24% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.5% |
| 219% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.6% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 27.4% |
Monthly rent averages $1,220 (5% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,220 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 21.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Housing Units | 51,270 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cambridge vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Cambridge has a violent crime rate of 91 per 100,000 residents, 76% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 66 per 100,000 (97% below US avg).
Crime Rates: Cambridge vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Violent Crime
| Total Violent | 91.4/100K |
| 76% below US avg |
| |
Property Crime
| Total Property | 65.8/100K |
| 97% below US avg |
Safety Score
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
Cambridge has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.2 inches.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 34.2 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 46.2 inches/yr |
Geography
| Area | 43.6 sq mi (113.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3601°N, 80.3127°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |