City Intelligence
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Cambridge. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
77,862
Median Home
$1.0M
Median Income
$118K
Zip Codes Covered
2
With a population of 77,862, Cambridge is a mid-sized MA city. Median household income is $118K with homes valued around $1.0M. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Key housing and market metrics for Cambridge, MA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$1.0M
Vacancy Rate
8.0%
Owner-Occupied
36%
Area stats for ZIP codes in Cambridge, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
02139
Area StatsPop: 39,856
Home Value: $1.0M
02138
Area StatsPop: 38,006
Home Value: $1.1M
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Cambridge and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.