West Cambridge, Cambridge, MA Area Guide

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West Cambridge Area Facts

  • West Cambridge has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Cambridge crime rates are 49% higher than the Cambridge average
  • Cost of living in West Cambridge is 21% higher than the Cambridge average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Lowell School Playground
      Memorial Drive Tot Lot
      Lowell Park
      Longfellow Park
      Riverbend Park
      Christian A Herter Park
      Larch Road Park
      Buckingham, Brown And Nichols School Athletic Field

      Entertainment

      Longfellow National Historic House
      Loeb Drama Center
      American Repertory Theater
      Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall
      Brattle Theatre
      The Cooper Gallery
      Harvard Stadium
      Club Passim

      Food & Drink

      EHChocolatier
      Regattabar
      Noir
      Wusong Road Tiki Bar
      Longfellow Bar
      Dunkin'
      Paddy's Lunch
      Shake Shack

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Cambridge? Of all people who commute, 19.3% take public transportation in West Cambridge.
      Drive to Work
      35%

      36% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      19%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      19%

      14% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Cambridge? The cost of living in West Cambridge is 244/100 - which is 84% higher than Massachusetts.
      West Cambridge
      244

      144% 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 West Cambridge? West Cambridge crime rates are 4,282, which are 203% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      4,282 per 100k people

      88% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      88% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in West Cambridge? The median income in West Cambridge is $140,742 which is 98% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $140,742154% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $93,938215% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      52% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is West 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

      C+ Housing

      What are West Cambridge home prices? West Cambridge home prices are $1,211,425 - which is 255% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $1,211,425556% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,420155% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does West Cambridge have good schools? The West Cambridge graduation rate is 98% - which is 12% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% 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

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