Cambridge, MA Livability Score

Cambridge, MA is Extremely Livable
  • • Cambridge is ranked #66 in Massachusetts
  • • Cambridge is ranked #4536 in the USA
  • Lots of Local Amenities
  • Stable Housing Market
  • High Graduation Rates
  • High Income per Capita
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The Locals

StatisticCambridgeMassachusettsNational
Population (2012)105,1626,547,629311,173,000
Population (2000)101,3556,349,097281,421,906
Male/Female ratio1.0:10.9:11.0:1
Married (15yrs & older)36%56%58%
Have children (under 18yrs)45%46%48%
Caucasian68%92%83%
African American12%2%8%
Asian12%2%2%
Speak English69%88%88%
Speak Spanish7%3%7%
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  • June 23, 2010
Celebrating Books and Museums in Cambridge, MAThe city of Cambridge, Massachusetts is a worthwhile stop on any New England tour. Home to Harvard University and MIT, ethnic restaurants, numerous attractions, the sparkling Charles River, and reportedly the largest number of bookstoresRead full review

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Neighborhoods in & around Cambridge, MA

NeighborhoodMilesNeighborhoodMiles
Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge0.1Mit, Cambridge1.5
Riverside, Cambridge0.4East Cambridge, Cambridge1.9
Aggasiz-Harvard, Cambridge0.6North Cambridge, Cambridge2
Wellington-Harrington, Cambridge0.9Fenway-Kenmore, Boston2.3
Cambridgeport, Cambridge1Allston-Brighton, Boston2.3
Area Iv, Cambridge1Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge2.3
Neighborhood 9, Cambridge1.4Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston2.4
West Cambridge, Cambridge1.4Charlestown, Boston2.4
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Cities near Cambridge, MA

CityMilesCityMiles
Cambridge, MA0Arlington, MA4.2
Somerville, MA1.2Chelsea, MA4.2
Brookline, MA3.2Malden, MA4.6
Medford, MA3.2Newton, MA5.6
Belmont, MA3.5Winchester, MA5.6
Watertown, MA3.6Revere, MA6.1
Boston, MA3.8Waltham, MA6.4
Everett, MA3.9Melrose, MA6.4
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