Cambridge, Massachusetts

Population 106,456

Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, MA. The population is 106,456, making Cambridge the largest city in Middlesex County and the 4th largest city in the state of Massachusetts.

There are 20 public schools in Cambridge with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Cambridge is very low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cambridge is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cambridge property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cambridge include Somerville, Allston and Charlestown.

Cambridge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 6.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 19%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 74.1%

Crime Rate

22.28% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 82
  • Violent Crimes: 279
  • Robbery: 56
  • Burglary: 134
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

91.68% Lower than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Cambridge
  • 1.13 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

705 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 18
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 687

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 20 K-12 public schools in Cambridge, MA and 12 private schools. Homefacts rates Cambridge's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
12 Private Schools

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

Cambridge Friends School

Cambridge Montessori School

Fayerweather Street School

International School Of Boston

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7 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Cambridge, MA

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285 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cambridge, MA issued 285 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 285 permits, 31 were issued for single family homes and 254 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cambridge, MA issued 995 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 995 permits, 16 were issued for single family homes and 979 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,803
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,986
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,399
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,966
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,253

Zip Codes

02114 02115 02116 02129 02134 02135 02138 02139 02140 02141 02142 02143 02144 02163 02215
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Environmental Hazards

705 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Cambridge, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cambridge, MA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.78 Average
    Cambridge, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.12°
  • February 32.97°
  • March 40.45°
  • April 50.85°
  • May 59.96°
  • June 68°
  • July 75.38°
  • August 73.16°
  • September 66.15°
  • October 55.72°
  • November 45.58°
  • December 31.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cambridge, MA

Earthquakes
Cambridge, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cambridge, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cambridge, MA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cambridge, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cambridge, MA: $86,657

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cambridge is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 12.55%
White Collar - 87.45%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Katherine Clark
  • Michael E. Capuano

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

7 Libraries view all

7 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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