Cambridge, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
117,822
Unemployment
4.0%
Poverty
12.0%
Median Home
$843,100
Median Income
$107,490
Median Rent
$2,293
Cambridge SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
3
Diversity
9.5
Safety
6
Amenities
10
Education
9.5
Commute
6
Cambridge, MA Crime Report
2,541
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,118.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-9.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cambridge / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,541 | 2,118.6 | 1,362.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 341 | 284.3 | 308.8 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 67 | 55.9 | 43.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 248 | 206.8 | 235.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 2,200 | 1,834.3 | 1,053.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 202 | 168.4 | 149.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,917 | 1,598.3 | 804.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 81 | 67.5 | 99.2 | 246.0 |
Cambridge, MA Cost Of Living
172
Cambridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Cambridge's Overall Cost Of Living
1.7x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Cambridge | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 132 | 100 | |
| Services | 126 | 119 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 123 | 100 | |
| Housing | 293 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 122 | 116 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Cambridge in Massachusetts
Map Of Cambridge, MA
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6
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7
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Population over time in Cambridge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 117,822 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 115,665 | 4.3% |
| 2018 | 110,893 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 108,757 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 107,916 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 106,844 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 105,737 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 105,026 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 104,322 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 103,506 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cambridge
| Race | Cambridge | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.6% | 70.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 9.8% | 6.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 17.5% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 12.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Cambridge
| Gender | Cambridge | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cambridge for adults over 25
| Education | Cambridge | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 8.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 30.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 28.0% | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Cambridge, Massachusetts
| Income | Cambridge | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.3% | 6.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.8% | 13.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.1% | 18.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 10.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.7% | 14.3% | 8.3% |
