Cambridge Residences

This map summarizes the number, density and assessed value of Cambridge residential properties. Values are summarized by census block group.

Parcels are assessed properties. For example single-family homes, three-family buildings, apartment buildings and condominiums are all single parcels.
Units are individual dwelling units. For multi-family homes and apartment buildings there are multiple units in a single parcel.
The residential exemption applies to parcels, not units. An apartment building may receive the residential exemption if the owner lives in one unit.
Percent exempt units is the percent of dwelling units receiving the exemption (Total exempt / Total dwelling units).
Percent exempt parcels is the percent of parcels receiving the exemption (Total exempt / Total residential parcels).
Total dwelling units is the number of dwelling units in the census block group.
Total residential parcels is the number of residential parcels in the census block group.
Total exempt is the number of residential properties receiving the residential exemption.
Units per acre is the density of dwelling units.
Mean assessed value is the average assessed value of all residential parcels in the block group.
Mean exempt value is the average assessed value of all exempt residential parcels in the block group.
Assessed value per acre is total assessed value divided by the land area in acres.

All data is from the Cambridge Open Data portal and Cambridge GIS.
Assessment data from Cambridge Property Database FY16-FY18 (no longer available).
Property location from Cambridge Master Address list.