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The Port
  • Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA
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Neighborhood
Cambridge

The Port

#2 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Cambridge
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  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+
The Port is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a population of 6,437. The Port is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in The Port offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In The Port there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in The Port and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in The Port are highly rated.
About The Port...
Population
6,437
Neighborhood in
Cambridge
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$834,047
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,346
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    72%
  • Own
    28%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    282.7
  • Murder
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$111,349
National
$69,021
Families with Children
20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    34%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    11%
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