North Cambridge is home to 17,254 people in Cambridge. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,135,824. 37% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 34%. Median rent is $2,619 a month. 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
Land area
0.92 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.23 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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-Hispanic49.5%(8,547)
Black17.7%(3,060)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(967)
Asian19.8%(3,423)
Other7.3%(1,257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(8,547)
Black17.7%(3,060)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(967)
Asian19.8%(3,423)
Other7.3%(1,257)
Diversity Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
