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Mid-Cambridge

Massachusetts · Cambridge · 15,942 residents · 0.515 sq mi
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Mid-Cambridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,195. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,082,118. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Mid-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 30.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,942
Population density
30,955 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,195
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$82,570
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,082,118
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,700
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(9,923)
Black4.6%(736)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(920)
Asian21.9%(3,487)
Other5.5%(876)
Diversity Score69.5%(11,084)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(9,923)
Black4.6%(736)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(920)
Asian21.9%(3,487)
Other5.5%(876)
Diversity Score69.5%(11,084)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
88.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
58.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
7.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
80.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
28.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 15,942 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $135,195 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,082,118, and the typical rent is about $2,700 a month.

How educated are people in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 88.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 9.2% of people in Mid-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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