Geography
Cambridge sits across the Charles River from Boston.
Cultural Attractions
Cultural life revolves around the city’s universities. Harvard offers lectures, workshops, and exhibitions open to the public, and the Cambridge Arts Council displays artwork around the city.
Recreation
Central Square is a good place to catch a live band; Harvard Square is home to shopping, dining and a variety of bookstores; and Inman Square, influenced by a Portuguese community, is a shopping district with many international restaurants.
Historical
America’s first factories for ladders, piano keys, and waterproof hats were located in Cambridge.
Economy
Once an industrial center, Cambridge is now dominated by the technology industry, the universities, and tourism.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 109,284
- Population under 55:
- 80.5%
- Population over 55:
- 19.5%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Average
- Closest large city:
- Boston
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 80°F July High, 19°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $51,538
- Median home price:
- $448,000
- Average property tax:
- $6,169
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 6.4%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 19
- Middle schools:
- 18
- High schools:
- 6
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 5
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 54
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 78
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 5/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 70/10
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 108/11
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 191
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