East Cambridge is a neighborhood of 12,962 people in Cambridge. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $927,220. Owners hold 22% of the housing stock. 42% of locals were born outside the United States. Renters pay $3,279 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up East Cambridge; 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 32.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
12,962
Population density
20,285 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.64 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$147,794
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$94,693
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$927,220
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,279
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.7%
78.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.86 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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-Hispanic49.3%(6,394)
Black8.9%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,241)
Asian27%(3,500)
Other5.2%(676)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(6,394)
Black8.9%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,241)
Asian27%(3,500)
Other5.2%(676)
Diversity Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 12,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
The typical household in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $147,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?
In East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $927,220, and the typical rent is about $3,279 a month.
How educated are people in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
About 81.9% of adults age 25 and over in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?
About 10.5% of people in East Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
