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Riverside
  • Neighborhood in Cambridge, MA
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Neighborhood
Cambridge

Riverside

#5 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
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    C
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    B minus
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
Riverside is a neighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts with a population of 7,618. Riverside is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Riverside offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Riverside there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Riverside and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Riverside are highly rated.
About Riverside...
Population
7,618
Neighborhood in
Cambridge
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,392,827
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,001
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    92%
  • Own
    8%
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Riverside Rankings

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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$60,437
National
$69,021
Families with Children
13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    59%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    3%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    11%
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  • May 20 2016
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