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Cambridge, Massachusetts · ZIP 02139

Cambridge — ZIP 02139

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Cambridge (02139) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Cambridge. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.01M.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share14%
Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency46%
Avg reading proficiency52%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100
Typical home value$1.01M
Median rent$3,818/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.01M

Median Rent

$3,818/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,564

Violent Crime

3,323

Property Crime

16,241

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Middlesex County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Martin Luther King Jr.PK–05340
77%
77%
John M TobinPK–05291
72%
62%
Amigos SchoolPK–08413
57%
65%
MorsePK–05328
52%
52%
CambridgeportPK–05263
52%
57%
Putnam Avenue Upper School06–08283
33%
51%
Fletcher/Maynard AcademyPK–05249
32%
37%
Prospect Hill Academy Charter SchoolPK–12890
22%
36%
Kennedy-LongfellowPK–05215
17%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

39,609

Median Income

$135K

Homeownership

32%

Median Age

30 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02139 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 02139 has a school score of 67/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02139 is approximately $1.01M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 02139 in Cambridge has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.