Cambridge

The city is certainly known for its highbrow academic pursuits.

Welcome to Cambridge

The intellectual capital of the Boston Area. Anchored to the banks of the Charles River by Harvard University and M.I.T., Cambridge blends its intellectual character with a rich serving of arts and culture.

The city is certainly known for its highbrow academic pursuits—it has developed into a life sciences and tech mecca in recent decades—but it also boasts its fair share of world-class museums, thriving music and arts scene, quirky boutiques, and notable restaurants. Although just moments away from Boston, this historic city has a persona all its own. Browse through bookstores in Harvard Square by day, and savor virtually every kind of cuisine by night.

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Overview for Cambridge, MA

117,794 people live in Cambridge, where the median age is 30.5 and the average individual income is $76,789. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

117,794

Total Population

30.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$76,789

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.

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Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

97

Biker's Paradise

Bike Score

82

Excellent Transit

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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Beacon Hill Bakery, mica - sweet creations, and Tepeyac Cocina Mexicana.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Beacon Hill Bakery page on Yelp Search 175 Blosson St on Google Maps	Dining	2.63 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the mica - sweet creations page on Yelp	Dining	1.09 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tepeyac Cocina Mexicana page on Yelp Search 1244 Washington St on Google Maps	Dining	3.49 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tohoku Judo Club page on Yelp Search 2322 Massachusetts Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.46 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rolando Amorim-Personal Trainer page on Yelp Search 150 A St on Google Maps	Active	2.97 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Eight Animal Martial Arts page on Yelp Search 375 Concord Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.09 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the PlayYourCourt page on Yelp	Active	2.56 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Structural Integration with Ali Mischke page on Yelp Search 2464 Massachusetts Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.71 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Yolanda Reis page on Yelp Search 703 Mt Auburn St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.59 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Boston Massage Reiki Services, Lisa Bedoya LMT page on Yelp Search 17 Henshaw St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.42 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Eye Adore Threading page on Yelp Search 675 Mass Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.36 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the VV Spa page on Yelp Search 464 Bremen St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.72 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Erin Jones Skin Care page on Yelp Search 259 Elm St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.37 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vincent's Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 167 Massachusetts Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.35 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Common Sense Massage page on Yelp Search 366 Mass Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.94 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cambridge, MA

Population Households Employment

Cambridge has 49,592 households, with an average household size of 2.06. 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. 117,794 people call Cambridge home. The population density is 18,415.46 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

117,794

Total Population

High

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

30.5

Median Age

49.88 / 50.12%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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High School Degree
Associate Degree
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49,592

Total Households

2.06

Average Household Size

$76,789

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Cambridge, MA

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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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