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MA area data

Cambridge, MA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Cambridge.

Population: 83,279 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.17M
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+7.2%
5-year appreciation
+12.2%
10-year appreciation
+39.1%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$1.18M
House Price Index
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.40M
Median list price
$1.43M
Median days on market
35 days
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
65

Rents

Typical rent
$3,673/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively High
Top hazards
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
281

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
338

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
42
Nearest national park
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (1 mi)
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Avg hospital rating
3.9 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-8,374 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Median annual property tax
$4,610
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
87.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
840,394
Average weekly wage
$2,110
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
734

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

ZIP codes in Cambridge

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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