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Cedar Crest

Massachusetts · 2,230 residents · 1.458 sq mi
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Cedar Crest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,705. Population has fallen 21% since 2021, a loss of 608 residents. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $429,500. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 74% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,230
−21%vs 2021
vs 2,838 in 2021
2020 – 2024
1,529 / sq mi
−21%vs 2021
vs 1,947 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
47.7
+13%vs 2021
vs 42.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
2K2K2K3K3K20202024Cedar Crest
20242K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$146,705
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $160,813 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$46,990
−8%vs 2021
vs $50,906 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.3%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
4.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$429,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $511,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,122
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,070 in 2021
US average: $1,124
94.3%
+4.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 89.8% in 2021
5.7% rent
2.9
−8%vs 2021
vs 3.2 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(2,823)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(37)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,138)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(96)
4
+228%vs 2021
vs 1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.4%
−9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.3% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 95.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.4%
−9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.3% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

47.8 min
+13%vs 2021
vs 42.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
78.3%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.6% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.0%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
69.0%
−6.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 75.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
52.0%
−10.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.5%
−6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.0% in 2021
55.5%
+6.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.0% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
4.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Cedar Crest, Massachusetts?

Cedar Crest, Massachusetts has about 2,230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Crest, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Cedar Crest, Massachusetts earns about $146,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Crest, Massachusetts expensive?

In Cedar Crest, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $429,500, and the typical rent is about $1,122 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Crest, Massachusetts?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Crest, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Crest, Massachusetts?

About 4.3% of people in Cedar Crest, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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