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Cambridge, MA

Founded 1630Middlesex CountyElev. 12 m
Population
117,794
Median home
$1,040,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Cambridge

With about 117,794 residents, Cambridge is one of Massachusetts's notable places. Cambridge was founded in 1630 and sits in Middlesex County. The median age is 30.5 and the median household income is $126,469. Homes carry a median value of $1,040,500, and about 34% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (55%). Around 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
117,794
Median age
30.5
Median household income
$126,469
Per-capita income
$76,789
Poverty rate
12.4%
High-school grad or higher
95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
80.2%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
26.1 min
Work from home
28.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black10.2%
Asian19.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts78.7%
Sales & office9.7%
Service6.9%
Production, transportation & material moving3.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$1,040,500
Median gross rent
$2,742/mo
Owner-occupied
33.7%
Median year built
1948
Households
49,592
Avg. household size
2.06

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Cambridge has 20 public schools — 13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading62%
Math56%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Cambridge Rindge and LatinHighGrades 9–12
Community Charter School of CambridgeHighGrades 6–12charter
Cambridge Street Upper SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Putnam Avenue Upper SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Rindge Avenue Upper SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Vassal Lane Upper SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Amigos SchoolElementaryGrades -1–8
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6charter
CambridgeportElementaryGrades -1–5
Fletcher/Maynard AcademyElementaryGrades -1–5
Graham and ParksElementaryGrades -1–5
HaggertyElementaryGrades -1–5
John M TobinElementaryGrades -1–5
Kennedy-LongfellowElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime24% above national
Cambridge479
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 72% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% above national
Cambridge2,402
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 45% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Cambridge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Cambridge.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Middlesex County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Cambridge is in Middlesex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Cambridge was founded in 1630 and sits in Middlesex County. Elevation ~12 m.

Population trend
128K0117,79417902024
Map of Cambridge
Cambridge, MA
Where Cambridge is
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Historic places

177 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Fuller, Margaret, HouseShell Oil Company "Spectacular" SignBuilding at 259 Mount Auburn StreetBuilding at 1707-1709 Cambridge StreetBuilding at 1715-1717 Cambridge StreetBuilding at 102-104 Inman StreetChild, Francis J., HouseChurch of the New Jerusalem
Notable people from Cambridge
Matt DamonPercy Williams BridgmanCharles Sanders PeirceOliver Wendell HolmesE. E. CummingsMargaret FullerWilliam F. SharpeDouglass NorthLloyd ShapleyMindy Kaling
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Nearby cities
Somerville (1 mi)Medford (3 mi)Watertown (3 mi)Everett (4 mi)Malden (5 mi)Chelsea (5 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Cambridge, MA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Darrell B Graham, 63
Cambridge · Middlesex County · 02139
AKA Brian Darien Anderson
Robert C Sanchez, 65
Cambridge · Middlesex County · 02139

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Cambridge — frequently asked

What is the population of Cambridge, Massachusetts?
Cambridge has a population of about 117,794, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Cambridge?
The median home value in Cambridge is $1,040,500, and the median gross rent is $2,742/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Cambridge safe? What is the crime rate?
Cambridge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 479 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Cambridge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Middlesex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 20 public schools (13 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Cambridge?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Cambridge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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