Median Price
$1,150,000
$944/sqft
Schools
6.1/10
Average
Appreciation
1.9/10
Growth Potential
Commute
21 min
to Boston
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What Drives Prices in Cambridge
Full breakdownDecomposition of the $1,150,000 median price into its underlying components.
Land Value$275,028 (24%)
Structure & Quality$825,082 (72%)
School Premium$11,001 (1%)
Access & Commute Premium$166,667 (15%)
Prestige & Stability Premium-$127,778 (-11%)
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School Value Score
790
Overall Value Score
The Cambridge Vibe
Intellectual hotspot where innovation meets history and every third person has a PhD or is working on one
You're surrounded by world-changing ideas and overpriced coffee. It's incredibly walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-rich, but 65% of housing is rentals so turnover is high and parking is mythical.
Highlights
🧠 Harvard and MIT—basically the brain capital of the universe
🚇 Red Line access puts downtown Boston 15 minutes away
🎭 Vibrant arts, music, and restaurant scene in every square
🚴 Bike-friendly infrastructure and walkable neighborhoods
Who It's For
✓ Great for
- •Tech workers and academics who want to bike to work
- •Young professionals who value culture over square footage
- •People who think parking is a four-letter word anyway
- •Those who want urban energy without downtown Boston
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
- •You want a big yard or garage for your car collection
- •You're seeking stable long-term neighbors (26% are students)
- •You think $1M+ for a condo is highway robbery
Demographics
Population121,186
Median Age30.6
Median Household Income$121,539
Work from Home25.1%
Professional Sector78.9%
Insider Tips
- 1.Each square has its own personality—Harvard is touristy, Central is gritty and artsy, Kendall is tech-bro central
- 2.Residential exemption exists for homeowners to reduce property taxes
- 3.26% of population is in college—expect high turnover and transient vibes