North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Area Guide

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North Cambridge Area Facts

  • North Cambridge has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • North Cambridge crime rates are 16% lower than the Cambridge average
  • Cost of living in North Cambridge is 2% lower than the Cambridge average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Tot Lot
      Alewife Linear Park
      Reverend Thomas J. Williams Park
      Clarendon Avenue Playground
      Alewife Linear Park
      Alewife Linear Park
      Magnolia Playground
      Magnolia Park

      Entertainment

      Apple Cinemas
      Mystic River Watershed
      Flatbread Company
      Somerville Theater
      Clay Dreams
      Rockwell
      Capitol Theatre
      Shirley and Alex Aidekman Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Norton's Liquors
      Joe Sent Me
      McDonald's
      Spindler Confections
      Dunkin'
      Cambridge Wine & Spirits
      Pemberton Farms

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Cambridge? Of all people who commute, 38.1% take public transportation in North Cambridge.
      Drive to Work
      34%

      37% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      38%

      28% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Cambridge? The cost of living in North Cambridge is 197/100 - which is 48% higher than Massachusetts.
      North Cambridge
      197

      97% more expensive than average

      Cambridge
      201

      101% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Cambridge? North Cambridge crime rates are 2,401, which are 70% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      2,401 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Cambridge? The median income in North Cambridge is $137,408 which is 94% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $137,408148% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $67,649127% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North 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

      A- Housing

      What are North Cambridge home prices? North Cambridge home prices are $815,350 - which is 139% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $815,350341% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,177129% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      35%

      46% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does North Cambridge have good schools? The North Cambridge graduation rate is 90% - which is 3% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      69%

      43% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is North Cambridge a good place to live? North Cambridge has an overall rating of 82% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      2 total surveys

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