Cambridge, MA cityscape

02141

Cambridge, MA

Total Population
14,402
Median Household Income
$103,451
Median Home Value
$883,500
Median Rent
$2,591

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$103,451
100.4% above state median
Home Value
$883,500
103.4% above state median
Rent
$2,591
100% above state median
Median Age
31.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cambridge, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 71.2% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 31.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.5%, below national average.

High remote work adoption with 27.2% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$103,451
+37.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.4%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.02 people

Total Households
7,069
Family Households
22.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
54.2%
#2 Industry
Education
20.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.3%
Total Employed Residents:5,209

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
27.2%
1,782 workers
Public Transit
27.1%
1,771 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,541
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (27.2% work from home)
Good public transit usage (27.1% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.5%
8,987 employed
Labor Force
9,359
324 unemployed
Median Age
31.4 years
Per Capita Income
$69,254
Poverty Rate
14.7%

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