Statistical Profiles

The following statistical profiles summarize a variety of information about Cambridge.  these are a good starting point to begin learn about the numbers that describe the city.

Statistical Profile of Cambridge 

Cover of Demographic and Statistical Profile This document includes 62 pages of statistical tables and charts covering wide range of topics, including general demographics, income, labor force and employment, transportation, land use and housing. The Profile can serve as both a general introduction to the make up of the City’s population and as a reference document. Updated in June 2011.

Housing Market Profile

Cover of Housing Market Profile The Housing Market Information packet provides information about market rate housing sales costs, condominium conversions, private market rents, foreclosures, and vacancy rates. Last updated in 2010.


Just the Facts 

Cover to Just the Facts Brochure A resource guide for businesses featuring location, demographic, workforce and commercial information to assist with locating your business in Cambridge.



Neighborhood Demographic Profile of Cambridge

Cover of Neighborhood Demographic Profile Includes a series of 20 tables with information about the 13 neighborhoods of Cambridge, as well as citywide statistics. The document was last updated during March 2004 to incorporate complete Census 2000 data. Also available are detailed neighborhood demographic reports from both the 1980 and 1990 U. S. Census.  Further updates are planned to incorporate more current information.

For More Information

For more information about socioeconomic and demographic statistics about Cambridge, please contact Cliff Cook, ccook@cambridgema.gov, Planning Information Manager, at 617/349-4656.