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North Cambridge

Massachusetts · Cambridge · 17,254 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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The short version

North Cambridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,135,824. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up North 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 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,254
Population density
18,795 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$138,313
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$82,730
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,135,824
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,619
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.5%
63.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(8,547)
Black17.7%(3,060)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(967)
Asian19.8%(3,423)
Other7.3%(1,257)
Diversity Score84.4%(14,566)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(8,547)
Black17.7%(3,060)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(967)
Asian19.8%(3,423)
Other7.3%(1,257)
Diversity Score84.4%(14,566)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
28.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
74.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Foreign born
34.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$137,686same
Home value$1,589,050+40%
Population17,534+2%
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Income$135,683−2%
Home value$1,333,728+17%
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Income$135,357−2%
Home value$1,291,011+14%
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Income$135,379−2%
Home value$1,332,159+17%
Population18,809+9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 17,254 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

The typical household in North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $138,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,135,824, and the typical rent is about $2,619 a month.

How educated are people in North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 77.1% of adults age 25 and over in North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 10.6% of people in North 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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