Cambridge is a city in Middlesex County. It is the county seat.

Welcome to Cambridge, MA, the most entrepreneurial place on earth. Cambridge’s evolution is hallmarked by innovation. Examples include the establishment of the first American institution of higher learning, the birthplace of the Internet, and advances in the mapping of the human genome. Cambridge is the place where the first phone call was placed by Alexander Graham Bell and where instant photography was invented by Edwin Land. For centuries Cantabrigians have achieved excellence in curing diseases, pioneering new technologies and creating new economic industries.

Just across the river from Boston, Cambridge offers an exciting multicultural setting where visitors from around the world mingle in the shadow of two of the world's premier educational institutions: Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Teeming with cafes, bookstores, and boutiques, Cambridge is often referred to as "Boston's Left Bank".

A bit of curiosity, a sense of adventure and comfortable walking shoes are all you need to enjoy the international city of Cambridge. Here to be explored are the resources of world-renown educational institutions and museums that satisfy the most varied of interests. Countless examples of distinctive architecture abound. Historic sites offer perspectives from other times midst a contemporary society that is rich in its mix of cultures. Shops of every type invite you to browse and to buy. There are theatres and music, besides, bookstores and cafes, and restaurants that will suit any taste and style. This map gets you well on your way to discovering it all.

The city of Cambridge has a rich multicultural feel. Being so diverse in culture, the city of Cambridge hosts many cultural events such as a Greek festival and a Caribbean gala with lots of ethnic food to taste and cultural activities to join in on. The continued success of the many intermingled cultures give the city of Cambridge a unique and happily multifarious feel.

A Cambridge tour by boat is another great way to see the city while cruising along the Charles River. Take in the sights of Beacon Hill, Harvard University, the State House and Boston's Back Bay and enjoy the cool breeze along the water. Canoeing and kayaking along the Charles River is also popular with visitors. Another fun ( and healthy) Cambridge tour option is to rent a bicycle and take a cycling tour of the city. Bike tour companies offer guided tours or if you like you can get a map and give it a go on your own. This is a fantastic way to see the city and then its up to you if you want to stop and grab a bite to eat, or pop into a shop that caught your eye along the way.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $527,200

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 101,365. Cambridge covers 6.43 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level.

Area codes: 617, 857, 508

Weather

Cambridge, MA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.10 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Cambridge is 42.53 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 3.98 Inches.

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