City safety & data profile

CambridgeMA

Cambridge, MA is a 110K-resident city in Middlesex County with a median household income of $130,748.

Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Cambridge, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Cambridge has a population larger than 93% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $1,092,100, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

110K
Population
Top 7%
By size
$130,748
Median income
$1,092,100
Median home
12.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Cambridge

Cambridge posts a median household income higher than 87% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Cambridge area.

Top 13%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Cambridge

Where Cambridge income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$130,748 Top 13% higher than 87% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Cambridge, MA beyond the headline numbers

Cambridge sits inside Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at roughly 42.38°N, -71.11°W. Population 110,402, $130,748 median household income. Median home value $1,092,100, median rent $2,787. Poverty rate 12.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Cambridge's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 31.7%, then obesity at 21.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Cambridge, 3.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Cambridge from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
110,402
Cambridge
Median Income
$130,748
+92% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,092,100
+380% vs avg
Median Age
30.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Middlesex County) - Cambridge's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.6M+8%
Median Income
$130,847+59%
Median Home Value
$727,800+83%
Poverty Rate
7.7%-5%
Unemployment
4.3%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Cambridge, MA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,787/mo
Poverty Rate
12.8% -10% vs avg
Unemployment 3.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 80.8%
Work From Home 30.8%
Public Transit 18%

Population

White 55.7%
African American 10.5%
Asian 20.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
31.7%
Obesity
21.9%
High Blood Pressure
20.9%
Binge Drinking
18.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16%
Physical Inactivity
15.7%
Current Asthma
11.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
8%
Current Smoking
7.1%
Diabetes
5.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 72.4%
Annual Checkup 76.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
3.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
3.2%
Stroke
1.7%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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1
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0
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL
CAMBRIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE
CAMBRIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Cambridge, MA? ▼
Cambridge, MA has a population of 110,402 people, located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the median household income in Cambridge? ▼
The median household income in Cambridge, MA is $130,748 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.8%.
What is the median home value in Cambridge? ▼
The median home value in Cambridge, MA is $1,092,100. Median rent is $2,787/month.
What are the top health concerns in Cambridge? ▼
The top health indicators in Cambridge include Short Sleep Duration (31.7%), Obesity (21.9%), High Blood Pressure (20.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Cambridge? ▼
Cambridge has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Cambridge? ▼
The median age in Cambridge, MA is 30.4 years. 80.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Cambridge, MA is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. With a population of 110K and a $130,748 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Cambridge area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

Mid-Cambridge, MA 13K Union Square, MA 14K Somerville, MA 80K Cambridgeport, MA 13K Winter Hill, MA 13K Allston, MA 29K East Cambridge, MA 13K Fenway/Kenmore, MA 38K
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Using Cambridge's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Cambridge area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Cambridge against Massachusetts peers on any ranking lens. Explore Massachusetts

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Middlesex County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.