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East Cambridge

Massachusetts · Cambridge · 12,962 residents · 0.639 sq mi
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The short version

East Cambridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $927,220. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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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)
Diversity Score83%(10,758)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.3%(6,394)
Black8.9%(1,151)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,241)
Asian27%(3,500)
Other5.2%(676)
Diversity Score83%(10,758)
Diversity Score
83
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
35.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
82.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
41.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 13,665
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Pop 14,532
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Pop 12,091
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EAST CAMBRIDGE VS
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Income$155,180+5%
Home value$1,345,293+45%
Population13,665+5%
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EAST CAMBRIDGE VS
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Income$134,989−9%
Home value$915,326−1%
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EAST CAMBRIDGE VS
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Income$131,265−11%
Home value$1,216,697+31%
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Income$134,542−9%
Home value$1,245,352+34%
Population14,785+14%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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