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Wellington-Harrington

Massachusetts · Cambridge · 6,865 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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The short version

With 6,865 people, Wellington-Harrington is a neighborhood in Cambridge. The typical home is worth $946,942. Owners hold 27% of the housing stock. This is an unusually credentialed place: 63% of adults have a four-year degree. This skews young, with a median age of 30.9. Renters pay $2,620 a month at the median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Wellington-Harrington; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
median household income $120,031, above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context

Wellington-Harrington compared with Cambridge

MeasureWellington-HarringtonCambridgeDifference
Median household income$120,031$130,7488% lower
Median home value$946,942$1,092,10013% lower
Homes that are rented73.4%66.5%+6.9 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher63.5%80.8%−17.3 pts
Poverty rate17.1%12.8%+4.3 pts
Foreign-born residents27.4%29.7%−2.2 pts
Median age30.930.40.5 years older
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,865
Population density
29,213 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.24 sq mi
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,031
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$68,922
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$946,942
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,620
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.6%
73.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.26 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
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-Hispanic57.7%(3,962)
Black11.3%(776)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(852)
Asian13.5%(928)
Other5.1%(347)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(3,962)
Black11.3%(776)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(852)
Asian13.5%(928)
Other5.1%(347)
Diversity Score
77
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
33.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
11.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
36.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
Female
53.3%
Foreign born
27.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 6,865 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $120,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $946,942, and the typical rent is about $2,620 a month.

How educated are people in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 63.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge, Massachusetts?

About 17.1% of people in Wellington-Harrington, 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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