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East cambridge, MA

East cambridge, MA.

Population: 14,517 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East cambridge, MA is $918,830 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.71M after a median 70.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,616/month. 3 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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$918,830

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

70.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$918,830
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+13.2%
10-year appreciation
+44.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$928,515
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
$1.71M
Median list price
$979,000
Median price per sqft
$843
1-year sale-price change
+50.4%
Median days on market
70.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,616/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
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
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Community Charter School of Cambridge (District), Cambridge
Schools include
Community Charter School of Cambridge, Vassal Lane Upper School, Cambridge Street Upper School

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
C
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 (8.4 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°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
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
122
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
277,897
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
213,250

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
14
Nearest national park
Boston African American National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston National Historical Park, Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Grocery stores nearby
24
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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
43.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,528
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

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

East cambridgeState medianUS median
Median home value$918,830$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$1.71M$585,000$325,000
Median days on market71 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$3,616/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,528$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 East cambridge, MA?
$918,830.
What is the median sale price in East cambridge, MA?
$1.71M.
How long do homes take to sell in East cambridge, MA?
Median days on market: 70.5 days.
What is typical rent in East cambridge, MA?
Typical rent: $3,616/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East cambridge, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is East cambridge, MA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in East 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 East 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 East cambridge, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East cambridge, MA?
3 schools (2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is East cambridge, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East cambridge, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East cambridge, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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