Cambridge, MA cityscape

02142

Cambridge, MA

Total Population
4,474
Median Household Income
$150,294
Median Home Value
$1,566,200
Median Rent
$3,501

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$150,294
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$1,566,200
106.1% above state median
Rent
$3,501
100% above state median
Median Age
30.9 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 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 90.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 30.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 1.4%, below national average.

High remote work adoption with 52.7% working from home.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$150,294
+100.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
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: 1.83 people

Total Households
2,140
Family Households
26.1%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
55.9%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
21.3%
#3 Industry
Education
14.8%
Total Employed Residents:1,711

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
52.7%
1,144 workers
Public Transit
24.0%
521 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,171
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (52.7% work from home)
Good public transit usage (24.0% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.6%
2,986 employed
Labor Force
3,029
43 unemployed
Median Age
30.9 years
Per Capita Income
$99,113
Poverty Rate
8.6%

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