East Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Area Guide

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East Cambridge Area Facts

  • East Cambridge has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • East Cambridge crime rates are 38% higher than the Cambridge average
  • Cost of living in East Cambridge is 4% lower than the Cambridge average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Charles Park
      Lechmere Canal Park
      Lechmere Canal Park
      Costa Lopez Park
      Cambridge Parkway
      Centanni Park
      Front Park
      Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park

      Entertainment

      Charles Riverboat Company
      Multicultural Arts Center
      Museum of Science
      Boston Duck Tours
      Hayden Planetarium
      Mugar Omni Theater
      Longfellow Bridge Trophy Room
      Ether Dome

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Au Bon Pain
      Toscanini's Ice Cream
      Olive Cafe
      LamplighterBrewing Co.
      Dunkin'
      Mexcito Street Tacos
      B. Good

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Cambridge? Of all people who commute, 27.8% take public transportation in East Cambridge.
      Drive to Work
      21%

      50% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      28%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      29%

      24% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Cambridge? The cost of living in East Cambridge is 193/100 - which is 45% higher than Massachusetts.
      East Cambridge
      193

      93% more expensive than average

      Cambridge
      201

      101% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Cambridge? East Cambridge crime rates are 3,964, which are 180% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      3,964 per 100k people

      74% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      74% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in East Cambridge? The median income in East Cambridge is $106,783 which is 50% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $106,78393% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $73,585147% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is East Cambridge 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

      B- Housing

      What are East Cambridge home prices? East Cambridge home prices are $767,367 - which is 125% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $767,367315% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,386151% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      56% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does East Cambridge have good schools? The East Cambridge graduation rate is 91% - which is 4% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is East Cambridge a good place to live? East Cambridge has an overall rating of 75% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      1 total surveys

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