What are the schools like in Cedar Crest, MA?

School district data for Cedar Crest is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cedar Crest?

The median household income in Cedar Crest, MA is $176,548 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Cedar Crest, MA?

Cedar Crest has an average high temperature of 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.9 inches.

Cedar Crest, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cedar Crest, MA affordable or expensive?

Cedar Crest's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedar Crest is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $572,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cedar Crest, MA?

Cedar Crest has a violent crime rate of 199.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 492.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedar Crest, MA a Good Place to Live?

Cedar Crest is a small town of 2,460 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $176,548 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Cedar Crest stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cedar Crest is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedar Crest city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Cedar Crest's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedar Crest costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cedar Crest, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$572,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$176,548	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cedar Crest's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

199.3 /100k

Property Crime

492.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Cedar Crest, MA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedar Crest sees average highs of 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 52.8 inches of annual precipitation and 37.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedar Crest, MA
Average High — January	41.0°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	52.8"
Annual Snowfall	37.9"

Demographics

Metric	Cedar Crest, MA	National Avg
Population	2,460	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Green Harbor, MA 1 mi Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA 2 mi Marshfield, MA 2 mi Duxbury, MA 2 mi South Duxbury, MA 4 mi

Cedar Crest vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Crest, MA affordable or expensive?

Cedar Crest's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cedar Crest roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $572,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedar Crest, MA?

Cedar Crest's violent crime rate is 199.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 492.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedar Crest?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cedar Crest, MA a good place to live?

Cedar Crest, MA has a population of 2,460, a median household income of $176,548, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cedar Crest?

Cedar Crest averages 41.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.8 inches with about 37.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Cedar Crest?

The population of Cedar Crest, Massachusetts is 2,460 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedar Crest?

Key numbers for living in Cedar Crest: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $572,100, median household income $176,548, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedar Crest side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.