Cambridge, MA — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 117,794 · Massachusetts · Updated May 2026
Population
117,794
Median Income
$126,469
Home Price
$1,041,988
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Bachelor's+
80.2%
Full Demographics — Cambridge, MA
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 117,794 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 30.5 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 28.8% | 13.8% | |
| White | 57.5% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 10.5% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 19.7% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $126,469 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,789 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $85,405 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 80.2% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,041,988 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.7% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 326 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1086 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 21.9% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 5.9% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 16.0% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 3.8% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 18.5% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 7.1% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | N/A | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 7.2 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 28.3 min | 27.0 min |
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About Cambridge, MA
Cambridge is a city in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 117,794, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Cambridge shows stronger educational attainment (80.2% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and household income ($126,469 median HH income vs $74,580 median HH income US avg). However, the city has a higher poverty rate at 12.4% poverty rate, compared to the US average of 11.5% poverty rate. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.