Blended score for ZIP 01240's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Very car-dependent

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

4.5 / 20 -- Least walkable

Google Places amenity density

5 / 100

Restaurants & cafes0

Grocery stores0

Parks1

Schools0

Transit stops0

Pharmacies0

Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary

Chester Elementary

3.6 mi away · Grades -1-6

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

5.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 116
Student:teacher ratio: 8.9:1
District: Gateway

Middle

Gateway Regional Middle School

8.67 mi away · Grades 7-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

5.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 138
Student:teacher ratio: 9.9:1
District: Gateway

High

Gateway Regional High

8.67 mi away · Grades 9-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

5.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 174
Student:teacher ratio: 6.7:1
District: Gateway

Commute from Cambridge

Real drive time from Cambridge's center to Downtown Boston.

20 min

typical drive time

3.7 mi

distance

24 min

with current traffic

Current Weather

Live conditions in Cambridge, from Boston, Logan International Airport.

72°F

Clear

Cities near 01240

Cambridge · all of Cambridge Somerville · 1.1 mi Medford · 2.8 mi Brookline · 2.9 mi Boston · 3.1 mi Belmont · 3.5 mi Watertown · 3.6 mi

ZIP codes near 01240

01235 (Boston) · 6.2 mi 01243 (Somerville) · 6.6 mi 01053 (Northampton) · 14.1 mi 01062 (Northampton) · 15 mi 01230 (Boston) · 15.5 mi 01088 (Northampton) · 17.4 mi 01060 (Northampton) · 17.4 mi 01040 (Holyoke) · 20.7 mi

ZIP 01240 real estate FAQ

How many homes are for sale in ZIP 01240 right now?+

There are currently 7 active listings in ZIP 01240, Massachusetts, pulled directly from the MLS.

What is the median home price in ZIP 01240?+

The median list price for active listings in ZIP 01240 is $2,295,000. Homes are spending an average of 117 days on market.

What schools serve ZIP 01240?+

The closest public schools to ZIP 01240's center are Chester Elementary, Gateway Regional Middle School, Gateway Regional High. See the schools section above for grade levels and district details.

Is ZIP 01240 walkable?+

ZIP 01240's center has a walkability score of 16 out of 100, blending EPA's National Walkability Index with nearby-amenity density.

What is the commute like from ZIP 01240?+

The typical drive from Cambridge's center to Downtown Boston is about 20 minutes (3.7 miles).

Listing data provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last sample-row update: September 8, 2026. Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Equal Housing Opportunity.