Population 5,385 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Strawberry Hill
Household size in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.02 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.08 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.14 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.07 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.05 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Strawberry Hill is a place of small households, averaging 2.30 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in Cambridge as a whole, where it has 2.07 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.26, even as the national average fell. No other Cambridge neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 33.4 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 32.7 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.6 | 32.0 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 32.1 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | −1.4 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Strawberry Hill skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Strawberry Hill has the oldest population of any Cambridge neighborhood.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.4% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 6.3% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 5.9% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.3% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.5% of households in Strawberry Hill, well below the national share of 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are more common here than in Cambridge overall (6.3%). Only two of Cambridge's 13 neighborhoods have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Strawberry Hill
Renters in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.4% | 64.1% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.8% | 63.9% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.4% | 65.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.2% | 66.6% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Strawberry Hill rent: 55.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Even so, renters make up a smaller share here than in Cambridge as a whole (66.6%). About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 12.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 11.0% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +1.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.2% of homes in Strawberry Hill are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally. No other Cambridge neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1950 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1949 | 1950 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1949 | 1955 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1959 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +9 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Strawberry Hill is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,570 | $1,429 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,547 | $1,610 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,061 | $2,241 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,714 | $2,761 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,143 | +$1,332 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Strawberry Hill costs $2,714 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,143 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 22.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Strawberry Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 72.5% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.1% | 76.0% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.6% | 79.3% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 81.4% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +8.9 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Strawberry Hill: 80.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 15.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 94.5% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 94.5% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 95.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.8% | 96.4% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +1.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Strawberry Hill: 97.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Cambridge. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Strawberry Hill
| Period | Strawberry Hill | Cambridge | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 5.9% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 5.8% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Strawberry Hill has been strong: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Strawberry Hill has the lowest unemployment rate of any Cambridge neighborhood. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Strawberry Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 2.30 | 42.0 | 8.5% | 55.2% | 4.2% | 1947 | $2,714 | 80.7% | 97.8% | 1.6% |
| East Watertown | 2.21 | 39.4 | 4.5% | 55.9% | 3.6% | 1945 | $2,531 | 64.0% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
| Cushing Square | 2.54 | 43.1 | 5.8% | 40.2% | 6.1% | 1939 | $2,818 | 76.6% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| West Cambridge | 2.18 | 41.6 | 5.3% | 31.9% | 9.1% | 1938 | $2,931 | 88.0% | 98.5% | 5.5% |
| Neighborhood Nine | 2.20 | 33.8 | 6.2% | 63.7% | 7.3% | 1961 | $2,581 | 80.6% | 99.2% | 3.9% |
| North Cambridge | 2.22 | 34.9 | 6.3% | 66.0% | 10.2% | 1963 | $2,601 | 76.5% | 94.7% | 3.1% |
| Waverley Square | 2.47 | 41.8 | 9.0% | 42.1% | 5.8% | 1946 | $2,439 | 73.8% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| Avon Hill | 2.04 | 32.8 | 2.5% | 54.0% | 7.5% | 1940 | $2,762 | 90.3% | 99.2% | 2.4% |
| Faneuil | 2.31 | 30.9 | 11.7% | 62.7% | 4.7% | 1947 | $2,637 | 65.6% | 89.5% | 3.9% |
| Bemis | 2.28 | 40.2 | 7.3% | 56.5% | 6.6% | 1960 | $2,529 | 67.7% | 95.9% | 5.7% |
| Aggasiz-Harvard | 1.97 | 31.1 | 2.7% | 66.0% | 19.4% | 1945 | $2,773 | 85.6% | 98.1% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Strawberry Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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