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Thinking About The Cambridge, MA Area?

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.

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Livability Score

76/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

77,862

Median Home

$1.0M

Median Income

$118K

Zip Codes Covered

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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Market Snapshot

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%

ZIP Code Breakdown

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 Stats

Pop: 39,856

Home Value: $1.0M

02138

Area Stats

Pop: 38,006

Home Value: $1.1M

Cambridge Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Watertown Area

Home: $722K2 mi away

Boston Area

Home: $986K4 mi away

Worcester Area

Home: $306K35 mi away

Seekonk Area

Home: $434K40 mi away

Schools Near Cambridge

Schools in and around Cambridge, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Middle Schools (19)

Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School

Boston Collegiate Charter School

Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School

Boston Green Academy Horace Mann Charter School

Brackett

Bridge Boston Charter School

Brooke Charter School

City on a Hill Charter Public School

Community Charter School of Cambridge

Conservatory Lab Charter School

Cyrus E Dallin

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann

Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School

Match Charter Public School

Neighborhood House Charter School

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

Roxbury Preparatory Charter School

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester

High Schools (1)

Arlington High

Private Schools (20)

ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL/SAINT AGNES SCHOOL

CAMBRIDGE FRIENDS SCHOOL

CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Cambridge stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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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.