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MA area data

Cambridge, MA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Cambridge.

Population: 83,279 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cambridge, MA is $1.17M — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.40M after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,673/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.17M

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

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 (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.40M
Median list price
$1.43M
Median price per sqft
$1,023
1-year sale-price change
+5.6%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
171
Sale-to-list ratio
103.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
65

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,673/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Cambridge, Prospect Hill Academy Charter (District), Benjamin Banneker Charter Public (District)
Schools include
Maria L. Baldwin, Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Haggerty, Prospect Hill Academy Charter School, Cambridgeport

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Neponset River (7.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

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
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
83
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
338
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
287,987
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
213,510

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
42
Nearest national park
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, Boston African American National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
59
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, CAMBRIDGE HEALTH ALLIANCE, CARNEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-8,374 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Housing built before 1970
50.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,610
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
87.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

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

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CambridgeState medianUS median
Median home value$1.17M$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.40M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,673/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,610$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cambridge, MA?
$1.17M.
What is the median sale price in Cambridge, MA?
$1.40M.
How long do homes take to sell in Cambridge, MA?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Cambridge, MA?
Typical rent: $3,673/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cambridge, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Cambridge, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Cambridge, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cambridge, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cambridge, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cambridge, MA?
14 schools (11 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cambridge, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cambridge, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cambridge, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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