Mid-Cambridge is a neighborhood of 15,942 people in Cambridge. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,082,118. 35% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 30.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median rent is $2,700 a month. 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
Land area
0.52 sq mi
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%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
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%
Persons per household
2.02 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.0
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-Hispanic62.2%(9,923)
Black4.6%(736)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(920)
Asian21.9%(3,487)
Other5.5%(876)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(9,923)
Black4.6%(736)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(920)
Asian21.9%(3,487)
Other5.5%(876)
Diversity Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
