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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Cambridge, Massachusetts? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Cambridge?
Samantha reports in this review:
Weather | | How much crime? | | What are the neighborhoods like? | | What are the people like? | The summers are mild, most people do not have central air conditioning in their homes. The winters are very rough, make sure you bring a heavy parka and snow boots! | | Cambridge is a big place, and crime varies depending on the neighborhood. In Central Square, there are many drug crimes, in Harvard, you see more robberies. In Kendall there is no crime. Just stay aware! | | The whole area has become a very nice place to live, some parts nicer than others. Homes around Kendall and Harvard are very expensive. Since both areas are near Universities, you will encounter many academic types. | | People are very friendly and "nerdy" you will meet many ttpes as there are a ton of schools in the area. | Downtown Area | | Restaurants | | Schools | | Single life | The Cambridge Galleria is a great mall, with everything you really need. | | Grafton Street pub and many similar Restaurants in Harvard are great. There is always something new and hip opening in Cambridge. | | The schools are incredible, especially Cambridge Latin School. | | Yes! This place has tons of different types of bars and many students and young people looking to mingle. | Noise | | town comparison vs. | | Best hospital | | Tourist attractions | Around the schools, students keep weird hours, so be aware of that. | | It is more casual than Boston, more upscale than Watertown. It has the youngest average age as well, because of all the students. | | You'll want to go to Mass General, as it is just across the Bridge! | | Visit Harvard! There is so much history to learn that you could kill many an hour seeing art and historical sites. | General comments | | | | | | | Town can feel a little grungy, very cool. Many tech start ups are based here, as well as two major Universities. This is a place for smart people to live and work! | | | | | | |
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Cambridge, Massachusetts population: 105162
How many black people live in Cambridge? How many white people?
Number of White People | 70006 | | Percentage of White people | 66.6% |
Number of Black People | 14029 | | Percentage of Black people | 13.3% |
Number of Hispanic People | 9364 | | Percentage of Hispanic people | 8.9% |
Number of Asian People | 18331 | | Percentage of Asian people | 17.4% |
Number of American Indian People | 927 | | Percentage of American Indian people | 0.9% |
Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Percent college grads: 72.1% |
Percent grad school grads: 42.9% |
Unemployment rate: 5.8 |
Median house value: 560600 |
Median income: 64865 |
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How many singles in Cambridge?
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Single men ages 20-34 | Single women ages 20-34 | Ratio of single men to women age 20-34 |
16689 | 14416 | 1.16men for each woman |
Single men ages 35-44 | Single women ages 35-44 | Ratio of single men to women age 35-44 |
3046 | 2941 | 1.04men for each woman |
Single men ages 45-54 | Single women ages 45-54 | Ratio of single men to women age 45-54 |
2140 | 2874 | 0.74men for each woman |
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Crimes in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Crimes | Absolute numbers | Average percentage chance of being a victim in |
by type | of crimes | One Year | Five Years |
Murders | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Robberies | 171 | 0% | 1% |
Aggr. Assault | 283 | 0% | 1% |
Burglary | 483 | 1% | 7% |
Auto Theft | 180 | 0% | 1% |
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Weather History for Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
Month | Number of Days below zero (degrees) | Number of Days 0-20's (degrees) | Number of Days 20's (degrees) | Number of Days 30's (degrees) | Number of Days 40's (degrees) | Number of Days 50's (degrees) | Number of Days 60's (degrees) | Number of Days 70's (degrees) | Number of Days 80's (degrees) | Number of Days 90's+ (degrees) |
January | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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February | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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March | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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April | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
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June | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 0 |
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July | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
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August | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 0 |
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September | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
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October | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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November | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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December | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Average year | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 63 | 53 | 56 | 63 | 69 | 0 |
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Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.
Month | Number of Days below zero (degrees) | Number of Days 0-20's (degrees) | Number of Days 20's (degrees) | Number of Days 30's (degrees) | Number of Days 40's (degrees) | Number of Days 50's (degrees) | Number of Days 60's (degrees) | Number of Days 70's (degrees) | Number of Days 80's (degrees) | Number of Days 90's+ (degrees) |
January | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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February | 0 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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March | 0 | 0 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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April | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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June | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
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July | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 |
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August | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 0 |
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September | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
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October | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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November | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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December | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Average year | 0 | 45 | 77 | 27 | 51 | 32 | 56 | 71 | 6 | 0 |
How many hot humid days a year does
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
have?
How many cloudy days a year does
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
have?
How many sunny days a year does
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does
Cambridge,
Massachusetts
have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
Month | Number of hot, humid days | Number of very windy days | Number of windy days | Number of somewhat windy days | Number of calm days | Number of clear days | Number of moderately cloudly days | Number of somewhat cloudy days | Number of very cloudy days |
January | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
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February | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
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March | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
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April | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 13 |
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May | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 12 |
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June | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 |
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July | 26 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 |
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August | 13 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
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September | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
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October | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
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November | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 12 |
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December | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
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Average year | 39 | 365 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 40 | 79 | 141 |
(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages
and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with
a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)
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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population,
assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of
crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict
whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based
on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are
based on the number of households.
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