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Cambridge
  • City in Massachusetts
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Cambridge

#1 in Best Cities to Live in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A+
    Cambridge is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 116,892. Cambridge is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Cambridge offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cambridge there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Cambridge and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Cambridge are highly rated.
    About Cambridge...
    Population
    116,892
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $888,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,388
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      67%
    • Own
      33%
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    Cambridge Rankings

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    Top Public Schools Serving Cambridge

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      224.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      52.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      168.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,676.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      67.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      20%
    • 25-34 years
      28%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      50%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      9%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      6%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Cambridge

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $112,565
    National
    $69,021
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