If you are interested in a neighborhood that offers a family friendly atmosphere right next to one of the biggest technology sectors on the planet, Cambridgeport is for you. This neighborhood is only a few minutes away from MIT and a few more away from the heart of Boston. Despite this, it maintains a "small-town" feel as it features mainly residences. This neighborhood of around 10,000 people is also quite diverse.
Whereas a lot of the neighborhoods on the southern end of Cambridge are full of office buildings, labs, and businesses, Cambridgeport is mainly residential. This neighborhood is full of triple decker homes and offers quiet living throughout the majority of the neighborhood. However, as you get closer to MIT on the east side of the neighborhood, more office buildings pop up and the busier side of Cambridgeport emerges.
Most people who live in this neighborhood are likely attracted more to the quiet residential side of Cambridgeport than the busy commercial side (East Cambridge and Kendall Square are more suitable for those who want the constant hustle and bustle). The streets are lined with trees and other greenery and the rows of Victorian homes are a far cry from the apartment and condo buildings that most people live in throughout southeast Cambridge.
The people who live in this neighborhood are still primarily white-collar who likely work in the commercial area just east of the neighborhood or perhaps in Boston itself. The neighborhood is also dominated by renters as they account for 64% of the people who live in Cambridgeport. It is a “family friendly” neighborhood that is a great compromise for those who like a bit of everything in their neighborhood.
The land where the neighborhood currently resides used to be full of wide open fields and salt marshes. Agriculture used to be huge in this area, but as bridges and transportation increased to and from Boston, the neighborhood changed. Residential areas and streets began to pop up and industrial development picked up as well with the creation of the railroad.
Throughout the 19th century, the construction of the residential areas of the neighborhood was fast-paced. There was a lot of demand for homes in the area, so it became more of a residential neighborhood than a manufacturing neighborhood. It has maintained that persona into the present as well.
While the rent and cost of living is a bit cheaper than places like Kendall Square, Cambridgeport can cost you a pretty penny when it comes to rental costs. The overall cost of living is about average. The proximity to MIT mixed with the quiet living are likely a few of the reasons why this neighborhood is so pricey.Because of the mix of quiet and busy areas of the neighborhood, getting around will vary depending on where you live, work, and travel to. If you live near the northern or western sides of the neighborhood, there is a good chance you’ll have a car (in fact, nearly 70% of households in this neighborhood have a car).
However, if you don’t, there is no need to worry. The neighborhood is very easy to walk and bike through as long as the weather isn’t extreme. While there are no bike lanes like some places have, you can still bike safely by obeying the traffic rules.
Like most neighborhoods in the area, public transit is the most popular way for locals to get around. It is convenient with numerous subway and bus stops throughout and near the neighborhood. It is also more cost effective than taking a taxi around every day or buying a car.
| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,021 | $53 |
| 1 BR | $3,100 | $55 |
| 2 BR | $3,653 | $43 |
| 3 BR | $4,300 | $48 |
| 4+ BR | $4,948 | N/A |
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Cambridgeport is located within 02139. This area currently has 36,338 residents in 14,044 households. Out of the total population, 25.75% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 30.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 8.45% have graduated from high school, 30.20% have a bachelor's degree, and 43.37% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 68.3% and the median income in this zipcode is $82,953.
At least 64.10% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 24 minutes.
Geographically, 02139 is a part of Middlesex County, Massachusetts. This county is currently home to 1,567,610 residents, or 587,735 households with a median income of $89,019. Residents in Middlesex County, Massachusetts have a median age of 39 and 37.63% are currently renting their homes in the area.
Finally, Middlesex County, Massachusetts is a part of the greater Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area is currently home to a population 4,343,828 across 1,635,254 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $77,009 and median age of 38. In general, at least 40.37% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.
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