Neighborhood Crime Report
Harvard Square
Cambridge, MA
A-

Crime Score

Very low crime

Crime Statistics (National avg = 100)
Assault 68
32% below avg
Robbery 100
Average
Burglary 89
11% below avg
Larceny/Theft 113
13% above avg
Vehicle Theft 124
24% above avg
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Demographics
$2,357,276
Average Home
$95,269
Average Income
7,730
Population
26.0
Average Age
Nearby Neighborhoods
Residences at Charles Square Condominiums B University Green Condominiums B Barrington Court Condominiums B Strathcona-on-the-Charles Condominiums A Brentford Hall C+
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Crime Level
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Harvard Square Details

Harvard Square, Cambridge Crime Information

Cambridge, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A-

Harvard Square

Cambridge, MA

Crime Score: A- – Very low crime

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7,730
Population
$95,269
Median Income
$2,357,276
Median Home Value
26.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 68
Robbery 100
Burglary 89
Larceny/Theft 113
Vehicle Theft 124

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$2,357,276
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
25.5%
Renter Occupied
74.5%

Cost of Living

↓ 41% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -40%
🛒 Food & Groceries -44%
🚗 Transportation -45%
🏥 Healthcare -53%
💡 Utilities -50%

Demographics

Education Level

2.4%
High School+
35.0%
Bachelor's+
57.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
55.6%
Black/African American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.5%
Asian
27.3%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
36° / 19°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 63°F
🌧️
47.1"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

Nearby Neighborhoods

Residences at Charles Square Condominiums B University Green Condominiums B Barrington Court Condominiums B Strathcona-on-the-Charles Condominiums A Brentford Hall C+
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Harvard Square, Cambridge Crime Information

Cambridge, MA neighborhood crime rates and safety statistics

A-

Harvard Square

Cambridge, MA

Crime Score: A- – Very low crime

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7,730
Population
$95,269
Median Income
$2,357,276
Median Home Value
26.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 68
Robbery 100
Burglary 89
Larceny/Theft 113
Vehicle Theft 124

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$2,357,276
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
25.5%
Renter Occupied
74.5%

Cost of Living

↓ 41% lower than national average
🏠 Housing -40%
🛒 Food & Groceries -44%
🚗 Transportation -45%
🏥 Healthcare -53%
💡 Utilities -50%

Demographics

Education Level

2.4%
High School+
35.0%
Bachelor's+
57.7%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
55.6%
Black/African American
7.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.5%
Asian
27.3%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
36° / 19°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 63°F
🌧️
47.1"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

Nearby Neighborhoods

Residences at Charles Square Condominiums B University Green Condominiums B Barrington Court Condominiums B Strathcona-on-the-Charles Condominiums A Brentford Hall C+

About Harvard Square

Harvard Square is a neighborhood located in Cambridge, MA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 7,730 residents with a median household income of $95,269.

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities
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