With 13,021 people, Cambridgeport is a neighborhood in Cambridge. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,237,631. Owners hold 31% of the housing stock. The median age is 31.6, younger than the US median of 38.9. Renters pay $2,813 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Cambridgeport; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
13,021
Population density
23,335 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.56 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$136,507
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$84,742
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,237,631
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,813
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
30.6%
69.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.99 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic51%(6,636)
Black6.8%(879)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,107)
Asian25.6%(3,327)
Other8.2%(1,072)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51%(6,636)
Black6.8%(879)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(1,107)
Asian25.6%(3,327)
Other8.2%(1,072)
Diversity Score
82
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 13,021 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
The typical household in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $136,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?
In Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,237,631, and the typical rent is about $2,813 a month.
How educated are people in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
About 83.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
About 14.2% of people in Cambridgeport, Cambridge, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
