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West Cambridge

Massachusetts · Cambridge · 10,967 residents · 1.444 sq mi
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The short version

West Cambridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $167,902. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,372,942. Households here earn about 28% more than the Cambridge median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West Cambridge; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,967
Population density
7,595 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$167,902
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$115,704
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$1,372,942
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,973
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,489)
Black4.1%(447)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,099)
Asian8.7%(955)
Other8.9%(977)
Diversity Score63.3%(6,943)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,489)
Black4.1%(447)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,099)
Asian8.7%(955)
Other8.9%(977)
Diversity Score63.3%(6,943)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
60.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
8.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Female
51.4%
Foreign born
21.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

West Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts has about 10,967 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts earns about $167,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,372,942, and the typical rent is about $2,973 a month.

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

About 85.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Cambridge, Cambridge, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.6% of people in West 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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