Home to: Cambridge College, Episcopal Divinity School, Harvard University, Hult International Business School, Lesley University, Longy School of Music, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Population: 118,977
Median household income: $89,145
Median home value: $670,200
Top employers: Harvard, MIT, Google, Novartis, Pfizer, IBM Research, Microsoft Research
Cambridge is one of the most educated cities in America. More than 75 percent of residents 25 or older have a bachelor’s degree. It is considered a walkable city, and boasts a vibrant cultural and artistic scene as well as fine dining.
Niche ranked Cambridge the best city for young professionals in America. It also ranked the city as the eighth healthiest city in the nation.