Which values on this Cambridge page are city-specific?

Population, income, housing, education, and demographic numbers are city-specific when a matching public record is available for Cambridge, MA. Utility and labor numbers may use state-level references.

Why should I verify address-level costs in Cambridge?

Parcel taxes, provider rates, insurance quotes, school boundaries, flood exposure, commute costs, and local fees can vary by address.

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Cambridge, MA area brief · Updated 2026-07-01

Cambridge, clearly.

Cambridge ( KAYM-brij) is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area directly across the Charles River from Boston. The city's population as of the 2020 U.S. census was 118,403, making it the most populous city in the county, the fourth-largest in Massachusetts behind Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, and ninth-most populous in New England.

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The 30-second read

Start with the numbers that shape a move.

These are planning signals, not a verdict. Verify the exact home, neighborhood, commute, parcel, and provider.

Typical household income$126,469

City ACS marker where available

Median home value$1,040,500

8.2× household income

2-bedroom rent$2,742/mo

26.0% of annual income

Property tax paid$4,472

Median annual marker

What stands out

Cambridge deserves a complete cost check.

Housing is the first filter

The 8.2× home-value-to-income marker makes taxes, insurance, dues, and repairs part of the decision.

Rent needs a listing check

$2,742/mo is a planning marker. Current listings, fees, utilities, and commute costs still decide fit.

Context must stay labeled

City metrics are preferred. State or coordinate-derived signals remain labeled so they are not mistaken for address-level facts.

Costs and affordability

Cambridge Affordability Snapshot

46/100

Median household income$126,469

City ACS marker where available

2BR rent marker$2,742/mo

3.8× annual rent coverage

Median property tax paid$4,472

Verify parcel and exemptions

Electricity reference$0.294/kWh

Provider and usage still matter

Housing

Housing and Ownership Checks

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Median home value$1,040,500

Public city estimate where available

Home value to income8.2×

Screen before parcel-level costs

2BR rent$2,742/mo

Not a live listing feed

Property tax paid$4,472

Median marker, not a parcel quote

Verify listing condition, insurance, association dues, inspection scope, tax exemptions, and current financing.

Cambridge locator

City Location

MassachusettsCambridge

Latitude42.4

Census coordinate

Longitude-71.1

Census coordinate

EPA and USGS context

Outdoors and Nearby Features

Green-space proximityCheck locally

EPA context where available

Park distanceCheck locally

Average context, not a route

Nearby streamsCheck locally

GNIS features within the mapped radius

Nearby summitsCheck locally

GNIS features within the mapped radius

CDC PLACES context

Community Health Signals

Annual checkupCheck locally

Community estimate

Dental visitCheck locally

Community estimate

No insuranceCheck locally

Coverage-gap context

Short sleepCheck locally

Community estimate

Community estimates are not diagnosis, medical advice, or provider availability.

Health and economy

Employment, Education, and Momentum

Unemployment reference4.5%

City or labeled state context

Business establishments183,767

Massachusetts context when city data is unavailable

Bachelors plus80.2%

Educational attainment

Median age30.5

Community profile

Safety context

Labeled Public Safety References

Property crime countCheck locally

Massachusetts state context

Violent crime countCheck locally

Massachusetts state context

Motor vehicle theftCheck locally

Massachusetts state context

BurglaryCheck locally

Massachusetts state context

State-context caveat: these values are not a city crime rate, neighborhood score, or address-level safety ranking.

Nearby comparisons

Cambridge-Area Peer Cards

Open compare

1 miSomerville, MADistance-based comparison · $899k 3 miMedford, MADistance-based comparison · $716k 4 miEverett, MADistance-based comparison · $605k 5 miChelsea, MARegional context · $477k 5 miMalden, MARegional context · $608k 6 miNewton, MARegional context · $1,203k

Homeowner planning

Homeowner Planning Guides

Project guides connected to Cambridge housing, weather, utility, and maintenance decisions.

State guide

Roof Replacement

Plan roof replacement in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral...

$8,000-$24,000Open guide

State guide

HVAC Installation

Plan hvac installation in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral...

$5,500-$14,500Open guide

State guide

Plumber Rates

Plan plumbing in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planning...

$85-$165/hrOpen guide

State guide

Electrician Rates

Plan electrical in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planni...

$90-$175/hrOpen guide

State guide

Concrete & Flatwork

Plan concrete & flatwork in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutr...

$3,000-$18,000Open guide

State guide

Decks & Outdoor Structures

Plan decks & outdoor structures in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provide...

$4,500-$28,000Open guide

State guide

Foundation Repair

Plan foundation repair in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral...

$2,500-$18,000Open guide

State guide

Garage Door Repair

Plan garage door repair in Massachusetts with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutra...

$180-$1,800Open guide

Built to be checked

Sources, freshness, and limits.

Four primary sources stay visible. Open the compact details for the remaining providers, metric notes, and methodology.

Wikipedia

Public data used for local planning context.

Wikimedia Commons

Public data used for local planning context.

Census ACS

Population, income, housing, and commute data.

EIA residential electricity

State electricity price reference.

More sources, metric notes, and methodology

BLS state unemployment

State labor-market reference.

CDC PLACES

Community health estimates from the CDC.

CDC PLACES - Place Data

Community health estimates from the CDC.

FHFA House Price Index - City

Home price trend data where coverage is available.

FHFA House Price Index - State

Home price trend data where coverage is available.

Geographic Names Information System

Place names and natural feature names.

Annual National Land Cover Database

Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.

Protected Areas Database of the United States

Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.

EPA EnviroAtlas - Green Proximity by Community

Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.

EPA EnviroAtlas - Park Proximity by Community

Land cover data such as tree cover, water, and developed land.

Census County Business Patterns - State

Business establishment counts.

Census County Business Patterns - County

Business establishment counts.

Census ZIP Code Business Patterns

Business establishment counts.

Census ACS - Commute and Mobility Context

Population, income, housing, and commute data.

Census ACS - Demographic and Language Context

Population, income, housing, and commute data.

FBI Crime Data API - State Estimates

Broad safety data only where reliable public coverage is available.

BTS National Transit Map

Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.

BTS National Transit Map - Stops

Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.

BTS National Transit Map - Routes

Transit routes and stops where local coverage is available.

Home Price Trends: Cambridge, MA includes home price trend information where reliable local or state data is available.
Local Businesses: Cambridge, MA includes business count information to help you understand the local economy.

Values may use city, state, or coordinate-derived geography. Each contextual field is labeled; address-level costs and risks require direct verification.

Dashboard data updated 2026-07-01.