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Cedar Crest, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Essex County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,289 Population 1,568/sq mi density
$175,313 Median Income $62,669 per capita
$606,500 Home Value $1,072,384 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 259 sunny days/yr
65 Violent Crime/100K 572 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$175,313 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$606,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
57.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Cedar Crest, MA

At a Glance

Median Income
$175,313
133% above
$62,669 per capita
Home Value
$606,500
115% above
Zillow: $1,072,384
Violent Crime
65/100K
83% below
572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.4%
70% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
13% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
259 sunny days/yr

How Cedar Crest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cedar Crest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
233%
Home Value
215%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
170%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cedar Crest a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cedar Crest residents earn a median household income of $175,313 , which is 133% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $62,669. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cedar Crest is $606,500 , 115% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,072,384. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Safety & Crime

Cedar Crest reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 572/100K.

Education

57.4% of adults in Cedar Crest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cedar Crest has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population2,289
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,568/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$175,313
Per Capita$62,669
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453

Housing

A+
Home Value$606,500
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$1,072,384
Housing Units925
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

F
Violent65/100K
Property572/100K

Health

Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,853/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation16 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+57.4%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+25.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute43 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries38

Did You Know?

The median home in Cedar Crest was built in 1959.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.