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Location and weather

Cambridge is a part of the metropolitan area of Boston, located across the Charles River. Cambridge is home to two well-known prestigious universities; Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Cambridge is in Middlesex county and is considered one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Founded in 1630, Cambridge has long been known as one of the nation's intellectual centers. Brick buildings line the streets and campuses in this breathtaking, urban college city.

The summers are humid and temperate in Cambridge, while the winters are cold and wet. Summer temperatures are in the 70's, with lows in the high 60's. The winter temperatures are in the low 40's, with low temperatures in the mid-20's.

Population, job market and cost of living

The population of Cambridge in 2019 was 118,977, with a growth rate of 1.57%.

The job growth has increased by 4.28% and in ten years, is predicted to have increased by 42.38%. The biggest employers are in science, technological companies, and privately owned institutions. Genzyme, Harvard and MIT are Cambridge's top employers.

With prestigious universities, upscale college culture, museums, art galleries and art festivals, Cambridge is an attractive place for anyone to live and work.