West Cambridge is a neighborhood of 10,967 people in Cambridge. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 36% nationally. Median home value sits at $1,372,942. The median household earns $167,902, about 104% above the national median. Median rent is $2,973 a month. There are 7,595 people per square mile. 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
Land area
1.44 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.13 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
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-Hispanic68.3%(7,489)
Black4.1%(447)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,099)
Asian8.7%(955)
Other8.9%(977)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(7,489)
Black4.1%(447)
Hispanic / Latino10%(1,099)
Asian8.7%(955)
Other8.9%(977)
Diversity Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
