Cambridge Highlands, Cambridge, MA Area Guide

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Cambridge Highlands Area Facts

  • Cambridge Highlands has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Cambridge Highlands crime rates are 24% lower than the Cambridge average
  • Cost of living in Cambridge Highlands is 9% lower than the Cambridge average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cambridge Highlands? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      William G. Maher Park
      Sancta Maria Playground
      Imagine
      Rafferty Park
      Mayor Danehy Park
      Children's Playscape
      Tot Lot
      Danehy Park

      Entertainment

      Mystic River Watershed
      Apple Cinemas
      Griffin Museum at Digital Silver Imaging
      Capitol Theatre
      Clay Dreams
      Flatbread Company
      Somerville Theater
      Rockwell

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Sav-Mor
      Chipotle
      Dunkin'
      Cambridge Wine & Spirits
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's
      Paddy's Lunch

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cambridge Highlands? Of all people who commute, 23.2% take public transportation in Cambridge Highlands.
      Drive to Work
      42%

      30% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      13% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cambridge Highlands? The cost of living in Cambridge Highlands is 184/100 - which is 38% higher than Massachusetts.
      Cambridge Highlands
      184

      84% more expensive than average

      Cambridge
      201

      101% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cambridge Highlands? Cambridge Highlands crime rates are 2,177, which are 54% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      2,177 per 100k people

      5% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      5% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cambridge Highlands? The median income in Cambridge Highlands is $132,311 which is 86% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $132,311139% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,253115% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      64% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Cambridge Highlands a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cambridge Hospital
      Spaulding Hospital Cambridge
      Mount Auburn Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Inman Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Cambridge Medical Supply
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Skendarian Apothecary

      Doctors

      Sancta Maria Nursing Facility
      MIT Medical
      Marino Center

      A Housing

      What are Cambridge Highlands home prices? Cambridge Highlands home prices are $699,000 - which is 105% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $699,000278% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,203132% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      30%

      52% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Cambridge Highlands have good schools? The Cambridge Highlands graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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