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Best neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA

Eligible neighborhoods: 12
NeighborhoodCountyCity RankIndexNational Percentile
CambridgeportMiddlesex County#1 of 1263.580.4
Strawberry HillMiddlesex County#2 of 1260.273.5
Mid-CambridgeMiddlesex County#3 of 1259.672.2
North CambridgeMiddlesex County#4 of 1259.572.1
West CambridgeMiddlesex County#5 of 1257.868.3
East CambridgeMiddlesex County#6 of 1257.266.7
Wellington-HarringtonMiddlesex County#7 of 1256.865.8
Aggasiz - Harvard NorthMiddlesex County#8 of 1254.660.5
Cambridge HighlandsMiddlesex County#9 of 1254.560.2
PeabodyMiddlesex County#10 of 1252.755.7
RiversideMiddlesex County#11 of 1241.028.4
The Port - Area 4Middlesex County#12 of 1238.022.6
Questions and Answers

Questions About Neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA

What are the best neighborhoods in Cambridge, MA?

The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Cambridgeport, Strawberry Hill, Mid-Cambridge, North Cambridge, West Cambridge. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.

What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Cambridge, MA?

Cambridgeport is currently #1 of 12 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 63.5.

How many neighborhoods are ranked in Cambridge, MA?

12 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Cambridge, MA.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Cambridge, MA?

Cambridgeport has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 53.0.

Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Cambridge, MA?

West Cambridge has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 3.8%.

Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Cambridge, MA?

Cambridgeport currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 69.9.

Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Cambridge, MA?

Cambridgeport has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $148,468.

How are neighborhood rankings in Cambridge, MA calculated?

Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.

Current governed city ranking

Top Neighborhoods in Cambridge, Massachusetts

#1

Cambridgeport

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 63.5 - #1 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#2

Strawberry Hill

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 60.2 - #2 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#3

Mid-Cambridge

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 59.6 - #3 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#4

North Cambridge

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 59.5 - #4 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#5

West Cambridge

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 57.8 - #5 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#6

East Cambridge

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 57.2 - #6 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#7

Wellington-Harrington

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 56.8 - #7 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#8

Aggasiz - Harvard North

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 54.6 - #8 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#9

Cambridge Highlands

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 54.5 - #9 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#10

Peabody

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 52.7 - #10 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#11

Riverside

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 41.0 - #11 of 12 eligible neighborhoods

#12

The Port - Area 4

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Best Neighborhoods USA Index: 38.0 - #12 of 12 eligible neighborhoods