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Compare Needham to Cambridge

This post compares Needham, Massachusetts to Cambridge, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Needham (CDP) Cambridge (city)
Population 30,429 110,893
Income (median) $102,091 $67,962
Home Value (median) $752,000 $670,200
White 86% 66%
Black 2% 10%
Asian 8% 15%
With Kids 41% 19%
Age (median) 43 30
Rentals 17% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Needham or Cambridge?
A: Needham has a much smaller population count than Cambridge: 30429 compared with 110893 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Needham or in Cambridge?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Needham.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Needham or Cambridge?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Needham.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Cambridge does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 17% for Needham versus 63% for Cambridge.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Needham may include: Winchester, Newton, and Belmont.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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