Cambridge

Welcome to Cambridge

Cambridge, which was named in honor of the University of Cambridge in England, is home to two of the most prominent universities in the world; Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Separated from Boston by the Charles River, Cambridge has a population of over 100,000 people, making it the 5th most populous city in the state.

Cambridge has been called by many the “City of Squares,” as most of its commercial districts are at major street intersections. These squares include Kendall Square, which is just over the Longfellow Bridge from Boston and is the location of most of Cambridge’s large office towers and headquarters to many of the world’s top biotechnology companies.

Harvard Square is at the intersection of Brattle Street and Massachusetts Avenue, is at the center of the Harvard campus community, and has many popular shops and restaurants to its credit. Other squares include Porter Square, Inman Square, Lechmere Square, and Central Square, each with its own identity.

Architecturally, Cambridge has many distinct housing styles, ranging from the Victorian mansions found in the Huron and Harvard Square sections of town to rowhouses and multi-family homes which can be found in Central Square to newly developing residential neighborhoods.

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Saint James Place

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Overview for Cambridge, MA

116,892 people live in Cambridge, where the median age is 30.5 and the average individual income is $65,494. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

116,892

Total Population

30.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$65,494

Average individual Income

Around Cambridge, MA

There's plenty to do around Cambridge, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

97

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

97

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

75

Excellent Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cobble, Sekali Boston, and Natasha Wellness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Cobble page on Yelp Search 318 Harvard St on Google Maps	Dining	2.27 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sekali Boston page on Yelp Search 800 Boylston St on Google Maps	Dining	2.62 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Natasha Wellness page on Yelp	Dining	2.34 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Walden Local Butcher Shop page on Yelp Search 316 Shawmut Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.38 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Play Forever League page on Yelp Search 5 Cherry St on Google Maps	Active	0.96 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Red City Fitness page on Yelp Search 1 Braintree St on Google Maps	Active	1.55 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lifted Fitness & Performance page on Yelp Search 72 K St on Google Maps	Active	4.86 miles	36 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Innercity Weightlifting page on Yelp	Active	2.02 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Leelawadee Thai Spa page on Yelp Search 117 Mt Auburn St on Google Maps	Active	3.15 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Avalon Dance & Fitness page on Yelp Search 345 Trapelo Rd on Google Maps	Active	3.36 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Feather & Waves Hair Boutique page on Yelp Search 653 East Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	4.94 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Marilyn James Health and Beauty page on Yelp Search 34 College Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.53 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Erin Jones Skin Care page on Yelp Search 259 Elm St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.37 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brian Nunez page on Yelp Search 207 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.6 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ghada's page on Yelp Search 333 Washington St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.28 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Medical Aesthetics on Tremont page on Yelp Search 655 Tremont St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.19 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CDF Therapeutic Bodywork page on Yelp Search 437 Boylston St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.86 miles	39 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Only Barbers page on Yelp Search 150 Arsenal St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.05 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Andrea Sacco Skin & Body page on Yelp Search 20 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.87 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cambridge, MA

Population Households Employment

Cambridge has 47,777 households, with an average household size of 2.09. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cambridge do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 116,892 people call Cambridge home. The population density is 18,274.45 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

116,892

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30.5

Median Age

49.97 / 50.03%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

47,777

Total Households

2.09

Average Household Size

$65,494

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Cambridge, MA

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Cambridge. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

Welcome to Cambridge

Featured Developments

Saint James Place

The Residences at Sennott Park

Similar Neighborhoods

Somerville

Overview for Cambridge, MA

116,892

30.5 years

High

$65,494

Around Cambridge, MA

97

Walker's Paradise

97

Biker's Paradise

75

Excellent Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Cambridge, MA

116,892

High

30.5

49.97 / 50.03%

47,777

2.09

$65,494

Schools in Cambridge, MA

Property Listings

$13,500,000

$12,500,000

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

$9,995,000

$9,490,000

$9,200,000

$6,900,000

$6,650,000

Let’s Talk Real Estate

Cambridge

Welcome to Cambridge

Featured Developments

Saint James Place

The Residences at Sennott Park

Similar Neighborhoods

Somerville

Overview for Cambridge, MA

116,892

30.5 years

High

$65,494

Around Cambridge, MA

97

Walker's Paradise

97

Biker's Paradise

75

Excellent Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Cambridge, MA

116,892

High

30.5

49.97 / 50.03%

47,777

2.09

$65,494

Schools in Cambridge, MA

Property Listings

$13,500,000

$12,500,000

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

$9,995,000

$9,490,000

$9,200,000

$6,900,000

$6,650,000

Let’s Talk Real Estate

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