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Living in Porter Square Cambridge

Porter Square is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Cambridge with 1,994 residents.

Porter Square has excellent public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: Neighborhood Nine, Aggasiz - Harvard University, Harvard Square, North Cambridge, Mid-Cambridge, West Cambridge and Riverside.

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96 Walk Score of Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Porter Square is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

Daily errands do not require a car in Porter Square Cambridge.

Porter Square is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Cambridge with a Walk Score of 96.

Find apartments in Cambridge's most walkable neighborhoods: Inman Square, Porter Square and Harvard Square.

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Porter Square Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Porter Square to other Cambridge neighborhoods.

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Population

1 Inman Square 97 68 100 5,397
2 Porter Square 96 72 97 1,994
3 Harvard Square 96 80 97 4,159
4 Wellington - Harrington 96 63 98 4,451

Eating & Drinking

There are about 108 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Porter Square.

People in Porter Square can walk to an average of 21 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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72 Transit Score of Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Porter Square has Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips. Find Porter Square Cambridge apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Porter Square has excellent public transportation and about 4 bus lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Porter Square on public transit.

97 Bike Score of Porter Square, Cambridge, MA

Porter Square is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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