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Agassiz

#6 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Cambridge
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 2 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    C-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A+
  12. Commute
    A+
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Agassiz is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a population of 7,181. Agassiz is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Agassiz offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Agassiz there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Agassiz and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Agassiz are highly rated.
About Agassiz...
Population
7,181

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$515,639
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,812
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    71%
  • Own
    29%
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Agassiz Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$85,485
National
$55,322
Families with Children
17%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    53%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    5%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    13%
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    Agassiz Reviews

    2 reviews
    I am a student living in the dorms and working in the area
    • Apr 5 2016
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    • Apr 5 2016
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