Cambridge

Overview for Cambridge, MA

116,892 people live in Cambridge, where the median age is 30.5 and the average individual income is $65,494. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

116,892

Total Population

30.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$65,494

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.

96
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
97
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
79
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ouimillie, CrossFit City Line, and Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 2.68 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.99 miles 64 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.5 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.7 miles 24 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.41 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.2 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cambridge, MA

Cambridge has 47,777 households, with an average household size of 2.09. 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. 116,892 people call Cambridge home. The population density is 18,274.45 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

116,892

Total Population

High

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

30.5

Median Age

49.97 / 50.03%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 7.74%

0-9 Years

10-17: 4.67%

10-17 Years

18-24: 20.05%

18-24 Years

25-64: 56.23%

25-64 Years

65-74: 6.78%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.53%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 3491 (5%)
  • High School Degree 4850 (7%)
  • Associate Degree 7217 (10%)
  • Bachelor Degree 23334 (32%)
  • Graduate Degree 34200 (47%)
47,777

Total Households

2.09

Average Household Size

$65,494

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 8,417 (18%)

Without Children: 39,360 (82%)

Marital Status

Married 27%
Single 52%
Divorced 5%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 2%

White Collar: 98%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 10%
15 to 29 Minutes 17%
30 to 59 Minutes 17%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Cambridge, MA

Primary Schools (13)
Middle Schools (4)
High Schools (2)
Mixed Schools (13)
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Martin Luther King Junior
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
Fletcher/Maynard Academy
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
4/5

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