Cambridge, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
110,893
Population Density
17,346
Labor Participaton
69.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
76.4%
Median Household Income
$89,145
Median Individual Income
$41,808
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$67,962
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$670,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,880
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,570
Housing Units
49,564
People who reside in Cambridge live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
9%
Apt, Condo, Other
91%
Analysis
Income
Households in Cambridge earn significantly more money than the national median income, averaging 48% higher per household.
Housing
Cambridge has a median house price of $670,200, which makes it one of the most expensive places in the United States to own property. The cost of renting in Cambridge is 86% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 11% |
Demographics
The median age in Cambridge is 30. Cambridge has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.
Cambridge ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Cambridge | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 670,200 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,570 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,880 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 10.8% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 64% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 17,346 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Cambridge | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 89,145 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 41,808 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 67,962 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 30.4 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 69.5% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 76.4% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Cambridge, MA
17,346
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Cambridge is comparable to that of a Major City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +